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Avanos

Avanos

Avanos is the pottery capital of Cappadocia, located on the banks of the Kızılırmak (Red River). The town is famous for its traditional ceramics made from the red clay of the riverbed, a craft that has been practiced for over 4,000 years.

5 Places1 Walking Guides1 Activities920 m
Avanos Panorama38.7147° N, 34.8467° E

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History

The Hittites first recognized the quality of Avanos clay. The pottery tradition continued through Greek, Roman, and Ottoman times, making it one of the world's oldest continuous pottery traditions.

Quick Facts

Best Time to Visit
Year-round for pottery workshops. Summer months for river activities.
Altitude
920 m
Area
55 km²
Population
15,000

How to Get There

8 km north of Göreme. Accessible by dolmuş or taxi.

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