Avanos taking place at 18 km
in the north of center of
Nevsehir has been
settled on the coast of the
Kizilirmak River. Its name
from antique periods is
Venessa. The most important
feature of the region is the
manufacture of clay jugs,
biscuits, and jars. The jar
makers continuing since the
period of the Hittites are
still continuing their
traditions. At the
archeological diggings made
in the Zank Mound near the
town Sarilar of Avanos there
has been discovered the
ruins belonging to the
different culturs from the
Old Bronze Age and until to
Late Roman Period. Sarihan
which is 5 km far away from
Avanos is one of the most
beautiful examples of the
classical Seljuk
architecture. At Sarihan
which in our days is used as
a touristy place every night
are made Mevlevi ceremonies.
In particular we
recommend to eat
"Comlek Kebabi" in
Avanos.
