Rize · Turkey

Rize Castle

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easy

7/10

contemplative

Built by the Genoese on the steep hill at the back of town, Rize's ancient kale has both a Lower Castle and the so-called Inner Castle above it. The latter contains a cafe with sweeping coastal views. To reach the castle head west of the main square along Atatürk Caddesi. Some 50m past the Petrol Of