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Food and highlights
What to eat in Rize, where to look for it and which experience is worth the trip.
Best muhlama (kuymak)
The melting Black Sea breakfast of butter and cheese.
Where: The plateau houses of Ayder and the Firtina valley.
Related guideBest tea experience
Brewed Rize tea in the hillside tea gardens.
Where: Central Rize and the tea gardens.
Related guideBest hamsi (anchovy)
Fresh pan-fried anchovies and cornbread in winter.
Where: The shore fish restaurants.
Best nature and highlands
Hot springs, stone bridges and the high pastures.
Where: Ayder, the Firtina valley and Pokut.
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Rize Planning FAQ
What can I find on the Rize page?
The Rize page brings together the city overview, 4K walking-tour videos, travel guides and route-planning links in one place.
Are the Rize walking videos useful for planning a trip?
While the Rize video package is being expanded, the city overview and guide links can still help with trip planning.
How should I use Rize articles and videos together?
Read the travel guide first for route context, then watch the related walking tours on a larger screen to understand the street-level experience.