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Things to see in Artvin (Turkey): 17 places and when to go
Artvin is a town in Turkey, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Mountains (13), History (3). The best known are Opiza, Hatila Valley National Park and Doliskana. The best time to come is September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 41.183, 41.818
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- September.
- Also possible
- October to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 754 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Karçal Dağları, at 3,428 m.
What to see in Artvin
The places in and around Artvin, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- OpizaChurch building in Artvin Province, Turkey19 km
- Hatila Valley National ParkNational park in Turkey14 km
- DoliskanaOrthodox Christian monastery and mosque in Turkey11 km
- KhandztaMedieval Georgian monastery in modern Turkey Artvin district22 km
- Karçal DağlarıSummit23 km
- Avcıkilisesi HillHill in Artvin, northeastern Turkey4.8 km
- BarbaretiMountain in the central district of Artvin province, Turkey6.2 km
- Buzhanebaşı HillMountain in Turkey13 km
- Evliya HillHill in Artvin, northeastern Turkey27 km
- Gül DağıMountain in Turkey29 km
- Kesik HillMountain in Turkey13 km
- Kurt DağıMountain in Artvin Province, Turkey21 km
- Malak HillHill in Artvin, northeastern Turkey26 km
- Uğrak DağıMountain in Turkey9.6 km
- Uğrak SırtıSummit8.3 km
- Zara DağıMountain in Turkey15 km
- Mount ZiyaretHill in Artvin, northeastern Turkey24 km
When to go to Artvin
The best time to visit Artvin is September; also possible: October to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:21
- FebPossible10:25
- MarPossible11:40
- AprPossible13:07
- MayPossible14:18
- JunPossible14:57
- JulPossible14:41
- AugPossible13:39
- SepBest time12:16
- OctPossible10:52
- NovPossible9:39
- DecPossible9:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. In September, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Artvin
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 754 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Cevizli6 places50 km
- Çamlıyamaç7 places67 km
- Rize8 places110 km
- Kars17 places125 km
- Erzurum19 places147 km
- Çengilli7 places150 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Artvin?
The best known: Opiza, Hatila Valley National Park, Doliskana, Khandzta, Karçal Dağları. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Artvin?
September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03.
How do you get to Artvin?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 754 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Artvin as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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