Artvin Attractions

 
Black Sea Region (East Pontus)

The small provincial capital of Artvin is situated in the far northeast corner of Turkey, separated from the coast by the first of the Pontic mountain ranges. It makes an excellent base for forays into the surrounding countryside in search of some of the province's many ruined Early Christian and ninth-11th century churches. These often lie off the beaten track, accessible only on foot or along dirt roads.

Located in the very heart of Turkish Georgia, this charming old town is also known as Çoruh (from the Çoruh Nehri) or Lazin (from Lazistan i.e. land of the Laz). Ascending in a series of southwest facing terraces, it clings to a steep hillside above the mouth of the Çoruh gorge.

Read More Dort Kilise, Turkey

(Near Artvin)
Dört Kilise, translates as four churches. Today tourists will find the ruins of two of the original four structures.

Read More Imerhevi Valley

The Imerhevi Valley was once known for its collection of churches and monasteries but today they exist only as ruins.

Read More Ishan, Turkey

(Near Artvin)
Reached via a dirt road, Ishan contains an interesting church dating from the 7th C with carved rosettes and floral ornamentation in the apse.

Read More Kaçkar Daglari

The spectacular Kaçkar Daglari is a mountain range that rises to heights above 2,000 m and is a noted hiking destination.

Read More Parhal, Turkey

(Near Artvin)
The small town of Parhal has a former monastery (now a mosque) that was founded by David Kuropalat and built in the 10th C.

Read More Borcka, Turkey

(Near Artvin)

Read More Georgian Fortress

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Read More Savsat, Turkey

(Near Artvin)

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