Artvin

Artvin is a province in Türkiye's Black Sea region. Its capital and districts form a living geography where settlement, transport and agriculture intersect.

Plains, mountains, rivers and coasts around Artvin shape both daily life and the regional economy. WorldGuide provides encyclopedic tabs at province level.

Artvin carries Black Sea character with rainforests, hazelnut/tea and highland culture.

Artvin stands out for horon dance, kemençe and highland festivals. Local crafts, wedding customs, folk music and table etiquette vary richly across districts.

Mosques, shrines and bazaar fabric together with museums and festivals keep Artvin's culture alive.

Hospitality and neighbourly ties in Artvin are part of Anatolia's deep social fabric.

Food

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Food

Artvin Anchovy and Corn Bread

Anchovy, corn flour and tea culture dominate Artvin's Black Sea table.

41.1252° N, 41.8269° E

Mountain

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Mountain

Artvin Highlands

Artvin highland area of the province.

41.1252° N, 41.8269° E

Plain

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Plain

Artvin Plain

Artvin plain forming agricultural and settlement areas of the province.

41.1252° N, 41.8269° E

River

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River

Artvin Stream

Artvin stream within or passing through the province.

41.1252° N, 41.8269° E

Artvin bears traces of Commagene, Pontus and Trebizond traces. Archaeological mounds and written sources reveal settlement layers from different eras.

From the Ottoman era to the Republic, administrative reform, agriculture and transport shaped Artvin. Today's district centers reflect this continuity.

See district history tabs for more local detail.

Districts

Ardanuç, Artvin

Arhavi, Artvin

Merkez, Artvin

Borçka, Artvin

Hopa, Artvin

Şavşat, Artvin

Yusufeli, Artvin

Murgul, Artvin

Food

Artvin Anchovy and Corn Bread

Mountain

Artvin Highlands

Plain

Artvin Plain

River

Artvin Stream