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Rize

Discover Rize, where tea gardens, misty valleys, rushing rivers and the Kaçkar Mountains surround highlights such as Zilkale, Çamlıhemşin and the traditional highland communities of the eastern Black Sea.

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Şimal Hotel Rize

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Şimal Hotel Rize is a hotel in the Merkez district of Rize. Contact the property directly for current room options, availability, rates and services.

📍 Ekrem Orhon Mahallesi, Karadeniz Caddesi No:5/102, Merkez/Rize

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Şimal Shopping Centre

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A shopping centre in central Rize with shops, dining and entertainment areas. Consult the centre's own announcements for its current store directory, events and visitor information.

📍 Müftü Mahallesi, Atatürk Caddesi, AVM İş Merkezi Sitesi No:548, Merkez/Rize

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Şimşirli Village Mosque İkizdere

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According to its entrance inscription, the mosque was built in 1849. It has a stone lower level, a wooden upper level and decorative chestnut woodwork. Floral carvings appear on the wooden mihrab, pulpit and gallery. Respect worship arrangements when visiting.

📍 Şimşirli Köyü, Orta Mahalle, İkizdere/Rize

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Sumda Mountain Houses

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Sumda Mountain Houses is an accommodation property in the Çamlıhemşin district of Rize. Contact the property directly for current accommodation options, availability, rates and services.

📍 Zilkale Köyü Küme Evleri, Çamlıhemşin/Rize

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Rize practical travel guide

Rize is an intensely green Black Sea province of tea gardens, stormy rivers, waterfalls, highland settlements and the Kaçkar Mountains.

Top experiences

  • ✓Explore the Fırtına Valley and Zil Castle.
  • ✓Visit Ayder and surrounding highlands.
  • ✓Walk through tea gardens.
  • ✓Discover Kaçkar mountain routes with suitable guidance.

Best time to visit

June to September provides the easiest highland access. Rain and fast weather changes remain possible.

Getting around

Minibuses serve main valleys, but a car, driver or tour is useful for highlands and remote villages.

Where to stay

  • •Rize center for transport.
  • •Çamlıhemşin for Fırtına Valley.
  • •Highland lodges for nature.

Local food to try

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Practical tips

  • ✓Carry waterproof clothing.
  • ✓Do not underestimate mountain weather.
  • ✓Use established operators for rafting.

Travel conditions and opening arrangements can change. Check current information before your visit.

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