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Valleys, lakes, stone structuresWelcome.
In Artvin, the route is often shaped between valleys. The nature around Karagöl, historical stone structures and waterfalls combine different stops of the province on the same journey. Evaluate the route together with the district where you are choosing the points.
Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.
Artvin · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Borçka Karagöl
The lakes formed in the 1800s when a hill near today's Klaskur Plateau closed the road of Klaskur Creek as a result of a landslide.Read the official guide
Dolishane Kilisesi
The site is in Hamamlı village in Artvin's central district. It is reached by a 6-kilometre road heading northwest from Berta Bridge on the Artvin–Şavşat road.Read the official guide
Mençuna Şelalesi
Mençuna Waterfall is located in Arhavi district of Artvin, close to the Dueköprü in Ortacalar Village. To get to the waterfall, the road from Dueköprü to Küçükköy is entered.Read the official guide
Aralık Köyü Köprüsü
The structure, which has no books, was probably built in the XVIII century. The bridge is 28 meters long, 2.40 meters wide. The stream passing by the village of December...Read the official guide
Ardanuç / Gevhernik Kalesi
Ardanuç Castle is located on a high hill in Ardanuç district of Artvin. The castle consists of the city and the inner castle. The city (external...Read the official guide
Aros Yaylası
Yusufeli district is located in the town of Kılıçkaya.The festival is held every year on the second weekend of July at the Aros Plateau, 28 kilometers from the center....Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Artvin in pictures.
Another look, another discovery.
Artvin · Your car rental plan
When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationArtvin food traditions
a place at the table.
The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.
Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Artvin cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Artvin · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.Take your time.
Make time to explore.
This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.
- 01For your first discovery
An introduction to the city
BORÇKA KARAGÖL · DOLİSHANE KİLİSESİ
Find first stop on map - 02For your second discovery
A little deeper.
MENÇUNA ŞELALESİ · ARALIK KÖYÜ KÖPRÜSÜ
Find first stop on map - 03
Before you go.
When visiting historical sites
Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.
How to plan vehicle delivery?
Artvin Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.
Without taking a lunch break
Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.
Black Sea / Other stories.
Black SeaAmasya
A time travel along the greenery
Black SeaBolu
Roads through the forest
Black SeaÇorum
Hititlerin izinde
Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.