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Firtina Valley, Camlihemsin 53780, TurkeyMap
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  • Dirk W
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    Firtina Valley

    Zilkale Castle sits on a 1,000, cliff overlooking the Firtina River. The view from a distance is awesome : the rugged tower, steep massive walls, surrounded by green valley. There's not much informati...

    Reviewed on Nov 18, 2023
  • 654maryannef
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    Worth a 20-minute stop

    The location of Zilkale is obviously photogenic. Its location is also really interesting in it's strategic importance. Get there early in the day to avoid the tour buses that make a stop while going u...

    Reviewed on Sep 3, 2023
  • Dean-Traveller
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    Zil Castle in a spectacular setting

    Zil Kale (Bell Castle) is 380 m (1250ft) above the valley floor. Built in the 14th or 15th Century, it was a stop on one of the ancient caravanserai trails through these parts which formed the Silk Ro...

    Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023
  • irinasN2849MI
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    Fort Zilkale, Rize

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    The picturesque fortress, quite mysterious - reliable information about who and why built it, no. Most likely, just a watch post located in the heart of the Pontiy Mountains. It is worth watching ...

    Reviewed on Aug 10, 2021
  • 12-ahmadali
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    A small tower with beautiful views

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    The tower is not very big to walk it fast in 15 minutes (we had little time) the entrance of 3 lira from a person. From the tower, beautiful views are opened for photo lovers.

    Reviewed on Aug 17, 2018
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