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Riva Kalesi
Riva, Türkiye, Turkey
Riva Kalesi, or Riva Castle, is a Byzantine coastal fortress perched on a hill in Riva, Beykoz district of Istanbul, Turkey, where Riva Creek flows into the Black Sea.
Dating to the 12th century with roots in Eastern Roman times, it served as a strategic defense point, noted by Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I after capturing nearby castles in 1391, and later recorded as Revan Kalesi in 1778 archives.
Now in ruins amid scenic forests and beaches, it offers panoramic Black Sea views, hiking trails, and a peaceful escape popular for sunsets and history buffs near camping spots and local eateries.
Location
No:, Riva, Şht. Mehmet Ali Şener Cd. No:7, 34829 Beykoz/İstanbul, Türkiye
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