Visit Avanos
- Family
- Handicraft
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
Avanos: How to get there?
Fifteen minutes from Nevşehir by busAvanos: When to go?
All year roundAvanos: For how long?
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Avanos Vacations
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A small town in Cappadocia, Avanos generates much of its revenue from its traditional potteries.
Avanos: What to see in the surroundings?
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A village of Cappadocia, Avanos is particularly well known for its pottery work.
My suggestion
Look up potential potteries to visit in advance.
Avanos, a provincial city of Nevşehir, is located at the heart of Cappadocia. It is known for its pottery, which dates back to Hittite civilisation, rugs and vineyards. The River Kizilmak, the longest river in Turkey, crosses Avanos.
My suggestion
Get up early to see the valleys and hot-air balloons, at around 5 in the morning.
A small town in Cappadocia, Avanos generates much of its revenue from its traditional potteries.
My suggestion
If you do go to Avanos, be sure to visit the site of Zelve, located outside the town.
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