Artvin is the capital of the Artvin province, which is situated in the Black Sea region of Turkey. Near to the Georgian border, Artvin is located on the Coruh River, 64 km away from Hopa. Artvin is surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, making it ideal for those who like to hike and explore. You can explore mountains, forests, lakes, plateaus, valleys and rivers.
The Coruh River, on which Artvin stands, is ideal for the sport of river rafting. Its tumultuous flow and series of rapids provide conditions rarely found in other parts of the world. In fact it is the river’s natural power that has carved some of the area’s stunning valleys. For more wonders of nature you should head towards Erzurum, where you can visit the Tortum Waterfalls. As well as being a place of natural beauty Artvin has a number of historical sites. Archaeological excavations have provided finds that date back to the Bronze Age and beyond. Throughout the centuries many civilisations have left their mark on the area; such as the Hurri, Scythians, Arabs, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans.
Şavşat (Satel) Castle: The castle placed at Söğütlü Quarter, in Şavşat County, was built by Bagratlı Kingdom in the 9th century, it is also used by Ottomans too. Today castle is abandoned but still most parts of high tower and rampart walls remain.
Artvin Castle (Livane) it is tied to main rock 70 meter above the river base opposite of Artvin Bridge that on the Çoruh River. Castle built by Bagratlı Kingdom in the middle of 10th century. It takes attention with high tower.
Ardanuç (Guhernik) Castle It is placed at Ardanuç county, in Adakale area. Castle that one of the most important castles of region, premium sample with it's interior castle and city formation surrounded by city walls. It takes attention with inscription of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman (Great Suleyman) beside the ruins dated to ancient periods. 
Mosques, Tombs and Public Baths,
Sahilbey Cami ve Türbeleri , İskender Paşa Cami-Türbeleri,Ortacalar Merkez Cami, Muratlı Cami, Sugören Cami, Esenköy Cami, Kocabey Cami, Demirkent Cami, Zeytinlik Türbeleri, Artvin Şehir Hamamı en önemlileridir.
Çoruh Valley:Çoruh Valley that conserves olive tree, peanut pine and other plants survive at Mediterranean climate, is a place to be seen by it's interesting geologic and geomorphologic structure. 
Cehennem Rivulet Canyon:Cehennem Rivulet Canyon that is one of the special canyons in Turkey, takes attention by it's interesting nature.