Places to Visit in Artvin

Artvin is a province located in the east of the Black Sea Region and famous for its natural beauties. Artvin is a nature lovers' paradise with its lush green forests, glacial lakes, deep canyons and waterfalls. This fascinating city, which has many places to explore for both nature lovers and history and culture enthusiasts, is ready to provide unforgettable moments to its guests.

List of Places to Visit in Artvin

Artvin is a city in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey that stands out with its natural wonders, historical artifacts and cultural riches. Artvin, which is one of the indispensable addresses for nature lovers with its forests of thousands of shades of green, clear waters and rich flora and fauna, also offers unique experiences to its visitors with its historical and cultural heritage. Here are some of the must-see places in Artvin,

Borcka Karagöl

Artvin Borçka Karagöl is a lake located in the Black Sea Region of Turkey and famous for its natural beauty. Karagöl, located 27 kilometers away from Borcka district, was formed as a result of a landslide in the 1800s. The lake has a unique beauty with its surrounding lush forests and rich vegetation.

Şavşat Karagöl

Şavşat Karagöl is a lake located in the Black Sea Region of Turkey and famous for its natural beauty. Karagöl, which is 25 kilometers away from Şavşat district, was formed as a result of a landslide in the 1800s. The lake has a unique beauty with its surrounding lush forests and rich vegetation.

Hell Creek Canyon

Artvin Hell Creek Canyon is a canyon located in the Black Sea Region of Turkey and famous for its natural beauty. Located 7 kilometers away from Ardanuç district, the canyon is 18 kilometers long and has a depth of up to 100 meters. Hell Creek Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in Turkey. The canyon has a unique beauty with its steep slopes and lush forests. There are various plant and animal species in the canyon.

Camili Maçahel Biosphere Reserve

Artvin Camili Maçahel Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve located in the Black Sea Region of Turkey and famous for its natural beauty. It is a basin of 27,152 hectares, including Camili village of Borcka district and six surrounding villages. There are two forest areas, Maral Waterfall and two important valleys within the basin, which were declared as nature conservation areas by the Ministry of Forestry in 1998.

Artvin Castle

Artvin Castle is a castle located in the city of Artvin, the administrative center of Artvin province. The high walls of the castle wrap around the rock on which it stands. Its several-storey tower has survived to the present day in very good condition. The castle was built in 937 by the Georgian King Ashot the Great. The purpose of building the castle is to ensure control of the Çoruh River and protect the trade routes in the region. The castle has been used by various civilizations throughout history.

Mençuna Waterfall

Artvin Mençuna Waterfall is a waterfall located in the Arhavi district of Artvin province. It was formed by the waters of the Mençuna Stream falling from a height of 92 meters. The waterfall has a unique beauty with the lush green forests and rich vegetation around it. Mençuna Waterfall can be visited at any season of the year. However, especially in spring and autumn, it has a unique beauty with the green forests and flowers surrounding the waterfall.

Hatila Valley National Park

Hatila Valley National Park is a national park located in the central district of Artvin province. Hatila Valley, which was declared a national park in 1994, covers an area of 169 square kilometers. Hatila Valley is a region that stands out with its interesting geological and geomorphological structure, unique plant communities and rich wildlife. Throughout the valley, there are deep canyons, waterfalls, caves and various plant species.

Ishan Monastery

İşhan Monastery is a monastery located in Yusufeli district of Artvin province. It was built in 955 during the reign of Georgian King David. The monastery has survived to the present day in very good condition. Ishan Monastery is a domed basilical plan type building. The eastern façade of the monastery consists of three-tiered sections. On the outside, there is a common facade of the lower floor of the cloister and the pastophorion rooms on the sides.

Savsat Sahara National Park

Artvin Şavşat Sahara National Park is a national park located in Şavşat district of Artvin province. Sahara National Park, which was declared a national park in 1994, covers an area of 3251 hectares. Sahara National Park is a region that stands out with its unique natural beauties. There are two separate areas in the park: Karagöl and Sahara Plateau. Karagöl is a plateau lake located at an altitude of 1800 meters. Sahara Plateau is a plateau located at an altitude of 1700 meters.

Double Bridges

Located in the Arhavi district of Artvin, Çifte Bridges are two adjacent arch bridges built over the Kamilet and Durguna rivers. The bridges were built during the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century and have survived to this day. Bridges are positioned perpendicular to each other. The length of both bridges is 35.5 meters and 2.80 meters.

Kaçkar Plateau and Kaçkar Mountains

Kaçkar Plateau and Kaçkar Mountains are a region located in the north of Artvin province. The Kaçkar Mountains contain some of the highest mountains in Turkey and are distinguished by their rich vegetation and wildlife. Kaçkar Plateau is a plateau located at the foothills of the Kaçkar Mountains and famous for its lush nature.

Arsiyan Plateau and Lakes

Arsiyan Plateau and Lakes is a plateau and lakes region located in Şavşat district of Artvin province. The plateau is located at altitudes ranging from 2,600 to 3,500 meters. There are 20 lakes and 12 floating islands in the region. Arsiyan Plateau is a region that stands out with its unique natural beauties. There are lush green forests, flowers and glacial lakes on the plateau. You can do various activities on the plateau, such as hiking, camping, fishing and mountaineering.

Ferhatlı Castle

Ferhatlı Castle is a castle located in the Ardanuç district of Artvin province. The castle was built on the main rock rising parallel to the valley, on the edge of the Ardanuç water, 5 kilometers away from the Ardanuç district center. Ferhatlı Castle was built by the Iberian King Vahtang in the 5th century. The castle was destroyed by the Russians in the 19th century, but was rebuilt with restoration work in 2009.

Berta Highlands

Artvin Berta Plateaus are a group of plateaus located in Ortaköy (Berta) Sub-district of Artvin Central district. Consisting of four separate plateaus, Berta Plateaus stand out with its lush nature, clean air and rich vegetation. Berta Plateaus are filled with local and foreign tourists who come for transhumance every year in July and August. In the plateau, you can find the opportunity to get to know the local culture closely with dairy products, local dishes and handicrafts.

Kirazlı Village Rock Rooms

Artvin Kirazlı Village Rock Rooms is a historical and cultural place located in Şavşat district of Artvin province. It is not known exactly when and by whom the rock chambers, located on a steep cliff just outside Kirazlı Village, were built. However, it is estimated that the rock chambers were built in the 12th century.


Places to visit in Artvin are not limited to these. There are also many places worth seeing in the province, such as Çurisbil Plateau, Esbeki Monastery Complex, Düzköy Vaniti Bridge, Ardanuç Castle and Yusufeli Dam.