Rize Province, Administrative division on the Black Sea coast, Turkey
The province spans 3,921 square kilometers of mountains, valleys, and coastal areas between the Pontic Mountains and the Black Sea in northeastern Turkey.
The territory changed from Byzantine control to Ottoman rule in the mid-16th century, becoming part of the Lazistan Sanjak within the Trabzon eyalet.
The province maintains strong traditions of horon folk dancing, copper craftsmanship, and textile production, reflecting the heritage of Turkish, Laz, and Georgian communities.
The region connects to other cities through coastal roads, with local transportation services linking the main city of Rize to mountain villages and tea plantations.
Rize produces the majority of Turkey's black tea across thousands of terraced gardens that cover the steep mountainsides from coast to inland peaks.
Location: Turkey
Inception: 1 century
Capital city: Rize
Part of: Trabzon Subregion
Website: http://rize.gov.tr
GPS coordinates: 40.93167,40.84778
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:49
Uzungöl
58.2 km
Oshki
68.4 km
Zilkale
10.2 km
Kaçkar Dağı
28.5 km
Khakhuli Monastery
69.3 km
Baksi Museum
65.3 km
Çifte Bridge
58.6 km
Kiz Kulesi, Rize
28 km
Şenyuva Bridge
13 km
Otkhta Eklesia
54.1 km
Kaçkar Mountains National Park
22.7 km
Mençuna Waterfall
55.5 km
Yakupoğlu Memiş Ağa Konağı
56.8 km
Parkhali
45.2 km
Rize Castle
30.3 km
Hapsiyaş bridge
50.6 km
Fortress of Jikha
19.7 km
Hopa District
69.3 km
Palovit Waterfall
12.3 km
Tar Deresi Bulut Waterfall
20.7 km
Manahoz Deresi
61.9 km
Çakıroğlu İsmail Ağa Konağı
41.1 km
Ağaran Waterfall
13 km
Mikron Bridge
19.6 km
Gelintülü Waterfall
22.2 km
Çamlıhemşin Ham bridge
18.2 km
Çat Bridge
11.5 km
Tunca 2 bridge
31.4 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes