Livane Castle
Castle ruins overlooking Artvin’s mountain landscape.
Artvin Castle (Livane) stands on a rocky hill above the Çoruh river. It was built in the 10th century as a fortress guarding the approaches to the city and its strategic roads.
It is a short stop near the city centre with views over the river gorge.
- →Combine with Atatepe on the same morning.
- →Short visit — 20–30 minutes.
Tours visiting this place
Hotels nearby
Secluded bungalows in Meydan village, Çamlıhemşin, minutes from the Ayder trails.
Bungalows above the Fırtına river with on-site zipline, rafting and swing, plus a restaurant.
Riverside wooden bungalows in Ardeşen with private jacuzzi and terraces on the water.
Places nearby
- Çoruh River0.9 km
Wild river valley, known for rafting.
- Atatepe1.4 km
Viewpoint above the city of Artvin.
- Yıldız Lake20.7 km
Remote mountain lake reached by forest roads.
- Gevhernik Castle21.3 km
Medieval fortress above the Çoruh valley.
- Borçka Karagöl23.0 km
Forest lake with walking trails, beautiful in autumn.
- Mençuna Waterfall40.5 km
Tall waterfall on a forest hiking trail.