Destination
Pileki Mağarası
Pileki, made from a special stone, is a kitchen utensil unique to the Black Sea region, and it is round and in the form of a hollowed-out bowl. This special stone is extracted and processed from Pileki Cave in İyidere Çiftlikköy, and as a result of this process, which has been carried out for thousands of years, Pileki Cave was formed. The cave consists of two large areas at the entrance and many tunnels behind them, and there are wells and lakes inside it.
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Highlights
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Pileki, made from a special stone, is a kitchen utensil unique to the Black Sea region; it is round and in the form of a hollowed-out bowl. This special stone is extracted and processed from Pileki Mağarası in İyidere Çiftlikköy, and as a result of this process, which has been carried out for thousands of years, Pileki Mağarası was formed. The cave consists of two large areas at the entrance and many tunnels behind them, and there are wells and lakes inside. The cave has been opened to tourism after its lighting and restoration were completed.
Source: Rize Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism
Places to Visit in Rize Address: Köşklü Mevkii İyidere / RİZE
Last updated: 21 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Pileki Mağarası sits within İyidere, Rize. The toroti catalogue holds 58 described stops across Rize, 1 of them in İyidere.
The nearest stop is Botanik / Ziraat Çay Bahçesi, 12 km to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Trabzon – Artvin route passes 2.7 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Pileki Mağarası?
- Pileki, made from a special stone, is a kitchen utensil unique to the Black Sea region, and it is round and in the form of a hollowed-out bowl. This special stone is extracted and processed from Pileki Cave in İyidere Çiftlikköy, and as a result of this process, which has been carried out for thousands of years, Pileki Cave was formed. The cave consists of two large areas at the entrance and many tunnels behind them, and there are wells and lakes inside it.
- Where is Pileki Mağarası?
- Pileki Mağarası is in İyidere, Rize.
- How long does it take to visit Pileki Mağarası?
- The suggested visit time for Pileki Mağarası is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Pileki Mağarası?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Pileki Mağarası; the closest are Botanik / Ziraat Çay Bahçesi, Rize Kalesi, Çay Müzesi (beyaz Ev).
- Is Pileki Mağarası on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Pileki Mağarası lies 2.7 km from the Trabzon – Artvin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.