About Avanos
Visit Avanos for an authentic cultural experience and learn about their historic traditional method of pottery-making.
Avanos is a town and district of Nevsehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, located within the historic and tourist region of Cappadocia. The old city of Avanos overlooks the longest river of Turkey, the Kizilirmak, which also separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. The most famous historical feature of the town, still relevant and very visible today, is its production of earthenware pottery. The ceramic trade in this district date back to the Hittites, and the ceramic clay from the red silt of the Kizilirmak has always been used. It is a popular destination because of its attractive old town with cobbled streets, and views over the river.
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Pearl of Cappadocia
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Featuring city views, Pearl of Cappadocia features accommodation with balcony, around 5.8 km from Zelve Open Air Museum. It is set 11 km from Urgup Museum and provides a 24-hour front desk. The aparthotel offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.
Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchenette with a dining table, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with shower, bathrobes and slippers. A fridge and kettle are also featured. At the aparthotel, the units come with bed linen and towels.
Guests at the aparthotel can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available.
The property is family-friendly and is fitted with an indoor play area. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Pearl of Cappadocia.
Nikolos Monastery is 11 km from the accommodation, while Uchisar Castle is 12 km from the property. Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport is 33 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Read more...
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