Erasmus in Rize

The Greeks inhabited the city of Rize and lived there during ancient times. They named this city, which means in Greek the beauty of the mountains because of the multiplicity of mountains and beauty, where the snow covers its high peaks and the vegetables cover the lower parts.

The Greek rule of the city continued for a long time and was followed by Byzantium until 1080 AD when the Seljuk Turks opened it and annexed it to the cities under their control. From that day until today the city remained under Turkish control.

The city of Rize is famous for its cultivation of tea, which is the first source of tea in Turkey, both internally and externally. It has been dubbed Tea City because of its reputation for growing and exporting tea.

The city of Rize hosts many tourist areas for the most beautiful tourist holiday imaginable. We can remind you of the most beautiful tourist places in Rize, Turkey:

The village of Ayder is located on the green plateau of the state of Rize in the north of Turkey, attracts large numbers of tourists and local people for tourism in Ayder, characterized by the presence of lush trees such as beeches and fir trees as well as wonderful waterfalls that fascinate tourists and gardens and beautiful orchards surrounded by the village of Ayder Turkish valleys Plains and high mountains that give the village splendor and beautiful beauty.
It is possible to go to the warm rooms of Ider for recreation and to treat some diseases such as rheumatism and skin diseases, which are known since ancient times for tourists. In the village of Ayder there are sulfur baths with health benefits to the body, where there are bathrooms for men and bathrooms for women. You can go to the river that connects Trabzon-Ayder for kayaking.
It is also famous for the best honey in Turkey, where there are a lot of kiosks selling honey in front of farms and on the roads. You can stroll around this wonderful village and enjoy the beautiful views it contains and enjoy the spectacular waterfalls, farms and trees.
You can go to the mountains and valleys that give this village a spectacular view, especially the beautiful Bosheng area, which dazzles visitors as a green dress worn by this region.

One of the most beautiful natural areas in the Turkish city of Rize is also the Gelin Tulu Waterfall, where the waterfall flows from the mountains of Ayder and flows into the Ayder baths. The waterfall is characterized by greenery that surrounds it from each side to increase its magnificence. The Gelin Tulu waterfall is located next to the Ayder Plateau, which is frequented by tourists, which has earned the region a special tourist reputation.
You have to sit calm and relaxed next to this waterfall wonderful water flowing with a wonderful voice, along with the greenery and beauty that it contains, it must be a wonderful session.
When visiting the Gelin Falls area you have to go through one of the cafés or restaurants in the area to try one of the famous Turkish dishes or enjoy your favorite drink on the spectacular waterfalls.

The Rize Castle is a tourist attraction in Turkey. The castle is located on a hill covered with plants located in the southwest of the Turkish city of Rize. The castle consists of two buildings, an underground building and this has been destroyed by the population encroachment on this area, leaving only the fence, but the internal building is located so far and rises above sea level of 150 meters.
At the beginning you have to look at the building or the lower castle, which is left with only the fence, then you have to go up to the staircase that ascends to the inner castle. You can sit in this area to enjoy the fresh air and contemplate watching those beautiful historic buildings.
Then you have to enter the inner castle which consists of a vestibule then a courtyard and then the wall surrounding the castle is all built with stones and that gives you an idea of buildings in ancient times. You can not leave without experiencing the wonderful panoramic views of Rize and enjoy your favorite drink together through the café at the top of the castle.
The river Vartina Darsi, a wonderful river in the Turkish region of Rize with its clear water and wonderful environment. There are a number of cafés and restaurants that offer an atmosphere that suits the romantic atmosphere and charm of the place. There are also several areas clubs where kayaking can be enjoyed for lovers of adventure.