Rize is a touristic city located in the Black Sea Region of our country. The city, which stands out with its lush nature, has many natural beauty areas worth seeing. The city, which is one of the tourist spots flocked by local and foreign tourists throughout the year, is especially known as the center of tea cultivation. Transportation to Rize is possible both by road and by air. The city, located on the shores of the Black Sea, can be reached by private vehicle or by bus.
It is possible to come to Rize from many points of our country, especially from metropolitan cities such as Istanbul and Ankara, by purchasing a bus ticket. There is also Rize-Artvin Airport in the city. Vacationers who plan to travel by plane can contact the airline companies that organize flights to the city from their region and reach the city in a shorter time by purchasing a flight ticket. Rize is a city that attracts attention with its historical and cultural beauties as well as its natural beauties.
Atatürk Dam comes first among the places to visit in Rize. Then there are Ziraat Tea Garden, Şahin Hill, Rize Plateaus, Palovit Waterfall, Fırtına Creek, Zil Kale, Rize Museum, Kaçkar Mountains National Park and Historical Rize Bazaar. Rize is a very suitable region for both weekend holidays and long summer holidays. It has a lot of visitors, especially in spring and summer. There are many tourist spots in this region where you can spend your holiday. In this article, we have prepared the prominent places of the region for you. If you are ready, let's start looking at our list of places to visit in Rize!
Rize Castle
Located in the city center, Rize Castle offers an admirable view to its visitors. The castle consists of two parts: the inner castle and the lower castle.
The castle, which is among the spots visited by history lovers, has five towers in total. When you go to see the castle located on a hill, you can have the opportunity to watch the magnificent view of the city from a bird's eye view. There are also places around the castle where you can take a break, rest, and drink tea or coffee while looking at the view.
Ziraat Tea Garden
When it comes to tea, the first region that comes to mind is undoubtedly Rize. Ziraat Tea Garden is one of the places where you can enjoy sipping your tea and watching the city view. This garden, like a castle, is located both in the city center and on a hill.
We think that it is not possible to come here and return without drinking the wonderfully delicious Rize tea. It is possible to come across colorful flowers and lush trees at the spot where the tea garden is located. You can have a great time with your loved ones in this tea garden, which hosts many visitors especially in the spring season, and enjoy the city view accompanied by the magnificent scent of flowers.
Falcon Hill
Another stop on our list of places to visit in Rize that offers you the opportunity to watch the city view from the top is the famous Şahin Hill. This hill is located right in the center.
It is possible to see the mountains as well as the magnificent city view from the hill, which is located very high from the city center. The area where the hill is located is completely covered with trees. You can spend peaceful hours surrounded by greenery and clean air.
Rize Plateaus
Rize is known as a popular place with its plateaus. It is possible to spend a quiet day away from the city crowds in these plateaus, which are very suitable for nature lovers.
One of the prominent springs of the city is Ayder Plateau, located in Çamlıhemşin district. You can have a picnic with your family or loved ones and enjoy the lush nature in this plateau, which you can visit free of charge. While you are in this plateau, you can also visit Sal Plateau, located in the same district. Another plateau is Anzer Plateau, located in the İkizdere district of the city. You can have a pleasant time surrounded by nature in this region, which is quite crowded during the spring and summer months.
If you want to have a beautiful and peaceful day away from sight when you come to Rize, we definitely recommend you to visit these springs. Additionally, if your holiday is long, you can also visit Gito Plateau, Badara Plateau and Pokut Plateau.
Palovit Waterfall
Palovit Waterfall, located in Çamlıhemşin district of Rize, has the ability to fascinate the guests with its magnificent appearance and loudly flowing water.
You may lose track of time in this place, which is the highest waterfall in the city. It is impossible not to be amazed by the view of the waterfall flowing down from a height of approximately 15 meters. Located in a lush green area, you can take lots of photos and watch the magnificent waterfall view.
Storm Creek
You can go to this stream, located in Rize's Çamlıhemşin district, by private vehicle or by public transportation moving from district to district. You can also reach there by vehicles.
The region where the stream is located attracts attention with both its natural beauties and historical structures. It is possible to kill two birds with one stone when you come here. While you can immerse yourself in the magnificent view of the stream, you can also closely examine the historical stone bridges in the region. Additionally, if you are an adrenaline junkie, you can do activities such as zipline or mountain hiking and have an unforgettable day.
Bell Castle
Our next stop on our list of places to visit in Rize is Zil Castle. Located in the Çamlıhemşin district of the city, this castle stands out with its imposing appearance.
The height of the castle above sea level is approximately 750 meters. When you visit this castle, which is completely surrounded by forests, you will feel like the city is under your feet. You can take photos and explore the surroundings in this area, which has a wonderful view.
Rize Museum
Rize Museum, located in the city center, is one of the buildings that reveals the cultural richness of the region. This museum, which has been in service since 1998, is an ideal place especially for those who love visiting museums.
It is possible to see many different works, from historical artifacts to archaeological artifacts, in this museum, known as the ethnography museum. If you want to have a pleasant journey into the history of the city, we definitely recommend you to visit this museum. Visiting hours of the museum, whose entrance is free, may vary from season to season.
Kaçkar Mountains National Park
Kaçkar Mountains National Park is located approximately 16 kilometers from the Çamlıhemşin district of the city. We recommend that you do not leave without seeing this park while you are in the city.
This region, consisting of Hunut, Kaçkar and Verçenik mountains, covers an area extending to the cities of Artvin and Erzurum. The park, which has an average altitude of 3992 meters, stands out with its lush nature. The region, which gained the title of national park in 1994, is home to many plateaus and glacial lakes.
You can go on a nature walk to explore the surroundings, camp with a tent, do activities such as mountaineering and have a pleasant holiday experience in the park, which is among the frequent destinations of local and foreign tourists.
Historical Rize Bazaar
Last on our list of places to visit in Rize is the famous Historical Rize Bazaar. This bazaar, which is one of the places that many tourists visit, is located right in the center of the city.
There are many different shops in the bazaar where you can shop. The most striking part of the bazaar is that it is completely covered with colorful umbrellas. When you visit here, you can buy souvenir products for both yourself and your loved ones. After visiting this place, also called the Jewelers' Bazaar, you can visit restaurants where you can taste the most famous dishes of the region.
