Avanos
Founded on the banks of the Kizilirmak River, Avanos is known as the art center of Cappadocia with its thousands of years old pottery tradition and ceramic workshops.
Highlights
- •Pottery workshops
- •Kizilirmak riverside
- •Hair weaving tradition
- •Ozkonak Underground City
Pottery Tradition
Avanos's pottery tradition dates back to the Hittite period. The red clay of the Kizilirmak River provides an ideal material for pottery making. In dozens of workshops throughout the town, visitors can create their own works on the potter's wheel.
Alongside traditional techniques, modern ceramic art is also thriving in Avanos. International ceramic festivals have made the town a world-renowned art center.
Kizilirmak and Town Life
Turkey's longest river, the Kizilirmak, passes through the center of Avanos, adding a special beauty to the town. Tea gardens and restaurants along the riverside offer a peaceful atmosphere.
Historic houses from the Ottoman period and narrow streets preserve the traditional fabric of Avanos. Unique places like the Hair Museum give the town a distinctive character.
Related Destinations
Goreme
The heart of Cappadocia, Goreme is one of the world's most enchanting settlements with its fairy chimneys, rock-cut churches, and UNESCO World Heritage Open Air Museum.
Cavusin
Located between Goreme and Avanos, Cavusin is one of Cappadocia's most authentic settlements with its abandoned rock village and Nicephorus Phocas Church.
Uzumlu
Named after its vineyards, Uzumlu is a peaceful escape in Cappadocia with its calm atmosphere and traditional village life.