Avanos is located on the Kizilirmak, the longest river in Turkey. This small town of about 15.000 inhabitants dates back to the Hittite period.
Accordingly, there are numerous historical relics from different eras that the city witnessed. Persians, Romans, Seljuks and many other great people have left traces of their rule. The town is especially famous for its residents who are skilled in making elaborate hand-made pottery. In the numerous small pottery shops, people can watch the artisans at work and buy beautiful souvenirs.
Contact
NEVŞEHİR PROVINCIAL DIRECTORATE OF CULTURE AND TOURISM
Yeni Kayseri Caddesi Atatürk Bulvarı No:15 - NEVŞEHİR
Telephone:
00 90 384 2134260
Fax:
00 90 384 2137045
00 90 384 2131137
TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICE - CITY CENTER
Atatürk Bulvarı, near by the hospital
Telephone:
00 90 384 212 95 73
TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICE - ÜRGÜP
Telephone:
00 90 384 3414059
TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICE - AVANOS
Atatürk Caddesi Avanos/NEVŞEHiR
Telephone:
00 90 384 5114360
TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICE - HACIBEKTAŞ
Telephone:
0090 384 441 36 87
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE
Turkey is a country full of history and culture. A variety of natural beauties and historic places of Turkey are registered in the UNESCO's World Heritage List. So the protection and preservation of these regions is guaranteed. You can find here the treasures of Turkey in the UNESCO World Heritage List as well as in the Tentative List:
Ankara
Antalya
Antakya
Bodrum
Dalaman
Istanbul
Izmir