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Artvin Kalesi
It is located within Artvin Çayağzı Mahallesi. It is situated at the point of the Erzurum–Samsun highway that provides access to Artvin city center, on the opposite side of Artvin Köprüsü on the Çoruh Nehri, attached to the main rock at a height of 70 meters above the riverbed. Within the castle, there are remains of a cistern and a chapel. This castle, at the entrance of the city of Artvin on the bank of the Çoruh Nehri, was built in 937 by the Bagrat (Georgian) King Büyük Oşet. The old name of the castle is Livana.
Artvin Kalesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Artvin Kalesi sits within Artvin Merkez, Artvin. The toroti catalogue holds 74 described stops across Artvin, 14 of them in Artvin Merkez.
The nearest stop is Deriner Hidro Elektrik Santrali ve Baraj Gölü, 2.1 km to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Trabzon – Artvin route passes 1.2 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Artvin Kalesi?
- It is located within Artvin Çayağzı Mahallesi. It is situated at the point of the Erzurum–Samsun highway that provides access to Artvin city center, on the opposite side of Artvin Köprüsü on the Çoruh Nehri, attached to the main rock at a height of 70 meters above the riverbed. Within the castle, there are remains of a cistern and a chapel. This castle, at the entrance of the city of Artvin on the bank of the Çoruh Nehri, was built in 937 by the Bagrat (Georgian) King Büyük Oşet. The old name of the castle is Livana.
- Where is Artvin Kalesi?
- Artvin Kalesi is in Artvin Merkez, Artvin.
- How long does it take to visit Artvin Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Artvin Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Artvin Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Artvin Kalesi; the closest are Deriner Hidro Elektrik Santrali ve Baraj Gölü, Salih Bey Cami / Çayağzi Cami, Artvin Kalesi.
- Is Artvin Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Artvin Kalesi lies 1.2 km from the Trabzon – Artvin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.