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Kaçkar Mountains

Ruínas históricas nos montes Kaçkar

Historic Castle Ruins

The Kaçkar Mountains and the surrounding Black Sea coastline are home to a network of medieval fortifications and ancient settlements. These sites, including the dramatic Zilkale in the Fırtına Valley and the Byzantine-era Rize Castle, served as strategic military outposts along historical trade routes. The list also features the stone architecture of the Livera region, encompassing traditional manor houses, watchtowers, and church ruins that reflect the diverse cultural heritage of this mountainous landscape.

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Zilkale

Zilkale is a medieval castle located in the Fırtına Valley within the Pontic Mountains, and is one of the most important historical…
B

Rize castle

A medieval fortification consisting of an inner castle and ruins of lower walls. Located on a hill overlooking the city, the structure dates back to the Byzantine era with later Genoese and Ottoman modifications.
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Kalesi

Remains of a local stone fortification used for regional defense and surveillance.
D

Livera Gözetleme Kulesi

A stone watchtower located in the village of Yazlık, historically used to monitor the valley and communicate between nearby fortifications.
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Livera Kalesi Harabeleri

Ruins of a medieval castle situated in the Maçka district, featuring defensive walls built from local mountain stone.
F

Kurul Castle

An ancient settlement and hillfort dating to the 2nd century BC. It features rock-cut stairs and corridors, serving as a significant administrative center during the reign of Mithridates VI.
G

Bıyıkoğlu Tarihi Evi

A traditional stone and timber house representing the historic regional architecture of the Livera area.
H

Aya Yannis Kilise Kalıntısı

The foundations and partial walls of the Saint John church, a historic religious site in the Livera region.
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Dizdarzede Konağı

Ruins of a historic mansion showcasing the traditional domestic architecture of the Eastern Black Sea region.
J

Hafız Burhan Tarihi Evi

Remains of a traditional residence built with local stone masonry techniques.
K

Kilise Kalıntısı

Ruins of a historic church located within the Livera architectural complex.
L

Ahmet Efendi Konağı

Ruins of a traditional manor house featuring stone construction typical of the 19th-century regional style.
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Kahvecioğlulları Tarihi Evi

A historic residential building reflecting the traditional rural architecture of the Maçka district.
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İzzet pehlivan Tarihi Evi

Traditional stone house ruins located in the Livera village area.
O

Dİnçler Eski Evi

Remains of an old family residence constructed with regional building materials.
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Hacı Kerim Uzun Tarihi Evi

A historic stone dwelling located in the Livera settlement area.
Zilkale
De carro
Rize castle
De carro
Kalesi

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