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Rize Kalesi

The castle is built on an area of 480 square meters to the southwest of the city center. It consists of the inner and lower castles. It is thought that the inner castle was built during the reign of Justinian I (527-565), and the lower castle in the 13th century. The surroundings of the castle are operated as a tea garden with the environmental arrangement that has been made. It is one of the ideal points in the city center for viewing the city. The castle, which does not have a regular plan, is built on a natural hill 150 meters high.

Rize merkezi, Rize

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Rize Kalesi

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Rize Kalesi sits within Rize merkezi, Rize. The toroti catalogue holds 58 described stops across Rize, 13 of them in Rize merkezi.

The nearest stop is Çay Müzesi (beyaz Ev), 550 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Trabzon – Rize route passes 470 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Çay Müzesi (beyaz Ev)550 m to the southeastBotanik / Ziraat Çay Bahçesi700 m to the southJeep Safari830 m to the eastDoğa Yürüyüşü830 m to the eastDoğa Fotoğrafçiliği830 m to the eastRize'nin Köprüleri1.3 km to the east

Routes that pass close by

Trabzon – Rize470 mTrabzon – Artvin470 m

Frequently asked

What is Rize Kalesi?
The castle is built on an area of 480 square meters to the southwest of the city center. It consists of the inner and lower castles. It is thought that the inner castle was built during the reign of Justinian I (527-565), and the lower castle in the 13th century. The surroundings of the castle are operated as a tea garden with the environmental arrangement that has been made. It is one of the ideal points in the city center for viewing the city. The castle, which does not have a regular plan, is built on a natural hill 150 meters high.
Where is Rize Kalesi?
Rize Kalesi is in Rize merkezi, Rize.
How long does it take to visit Rize Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Rize Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Rize Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Rize Kalesi; the closest are Çay Müzesi (beyaz Ev), Botanik / Ziraat Çay Bahçesi, Jeep Safari.
Is Rize Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Rize Kalesi lies 470 m from the Trabzon – Rize route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.