Zilkale

Zilkale (Meaning: Bell Castle or Lower Castle in Turkish) is a medieval castle located in the Fırtına Valley (Turkish: Fırtına Deresi, literally: Stormy Valley), and is one of the most important historical structures in Çamlıhemşin district of Rize Province. It is believed that the castle was built in the 14th-15th century.

Photo by Seref Halicioglu

Photo by Özcan MALKOÇER

Photo by Metin Erinc

Photo by Seref Halicioglu

Photo by Metin Erinc

Photo by Seref Halicioglu

Zilkale Rize