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Ciha Kalesi

This castle, set on rocks at the summit of Arhavi district, is said to date from the Genoese Period. The trees around it are so dense that they do not allow access to the castle. Its construction date has not been determined with certainty, and only the remains of its walls have survived to the present day. The castle overlooks both the coastal side and the inland areas and has strategic importance.

Arhavi, Artvin

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Ciha Kalesi

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Ciha Kalesi sits within Arhavi, Artvin. The toroti catalogue holds 74 described stops across Artvin, 4 of them in Arhavi.

The nearest stop is Musazade Mahallesi Cami, 1.1 km to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Trabzon – Artvin route passes 1.1 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Musazade Mahallesi Cami1.1 km to the northeastÇamburnu Tabiatı Koruma Alanı6.6 km to the northeastUlukent Köyü Cami7.6 km to the eastOrtacalar Köyü Cami9.8 km to the southeastYoldere Köyü Kemer Köprüsü15 km to the northeastÇavuşlu Köyü Cami16 km to the east

Routes that pass close by

Trabzon – Artvin1.1 km

Frequently asked

What is Ciha Kalesi?
This castle, set on rocks at the summit of Arhavi district, is said to date from the Genoese Period. The trees around it are so dense that they do not allow access to the castle. Its construction date has not been determined with certainty, and only the remains of its walls have survived to the present day. The castle overlooks both the coastal side and the inland areas and has strategic importance.
Where is Ciha Kalesi?
Ciha Kalesi is in Arhavi, Artvin.
How long does it take to visit Ciha Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Ciha Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Ciha Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ciha Kalesi; the closest are Musazade Mahallesi Cami, Çamburnu Tabiatı Koruma Alanı, Ulukent Köyü Cami.
Is Ciha Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Ciha Kalesi lies 1.1 km from the Trabzon – Artvin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.