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Things to see in Rize (Turkey): 8 places and when to go
Rize is a city in Turkey with around 279,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (6), Nature (4), Hiking (2). The best known are Rize Atatürk Museum, Rize Castle and Harami Hill. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 41.0208, 40.5219
- Population
- About 279,000
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (6) · Nature (4) · Hiking (2) · Museums and art (1) · History (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 644 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kirtil Hill, at 2,309 m.
What to see in Rize
The places in and around Rize, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Rize Atatürk MuseumMuseum in Rize District1.1 km
- Rize CastleCastle in Rize, Turkey1.2 km
- Harami HillHill in Rize, northeastern Turkey21 km
- Kirtil HillHill in Rize, northeastern Turkey23 km
- Ova HillHill in Rize, northeastern Turkey22 km
- Pilav HillHill in Rize, northeastern Turkey27 km
- HUTOĞLU KONAKMountains · Hiking25 km
- Mavi Patika BungaloveMountains · Hiking37 km
When to go to Rize
The best time to visit Rize is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:22
- FebPossible10:25
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:18
- JunBest time14:56
- JulPossible14:40
- AugPossible13:39
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:39
- DecPossible9:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. In September, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rize
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 644 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rize?
The best known: Rize Atatürk Museum, Rize Castle, Harami Hill, Kirtil Hill, Ova Hill. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rize?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04.
How do you get to Rize?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 644 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rize as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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