Avanos, a pottery town in Kapatokia, Turkey

Cappadocia is not only about hot air balloons, there is also a small town that I will never forget - Avanos. The streets are lined with reddish-brown pottery workshops, and the air is filled with the aroma of dried soil. I walked into an old pottery shop. The owner, a master craftsman with a snow-white beard, smiled and invited me to sit on the turntable and experience the traditional pottery-making technique with my own hands. When your hands touch the moist red clay, you seem to be touching the artistic soul that has been passed down for thousands of years as you turn it. Pick up a handful of soil in Avanos and mold the soul of Cappadocia. The history of pottery in Avanos can be traced back to the Hittite period. The town's red clay is taken from the Kızılırmak River that runs through the town. This is the longest river in Turkey and also gave birth to this pottery city. Walking along the old street, you may encounter artists creating works on site at every corner. The colorful pottery fills the walls, like a picture frozen in time. This is not just a place for shopping, but also a way of traveling to slow down and create with your hands. If you also like places full of warmth and stories, Avanos is definitely worth staying for a whole afternoon. Location: Avanos Pottery Town 📍Address: Avanos, Nevşehir, Turkey (Cappadocia region) #Avanos #Cappadocia Secret #City of Pottery #Turkey Travel #Cultural Experience #Red Pottery Art #AvanosPottery #Traditional Crafts #Kızılırmak Riverside #Slow Travel Diary #MarchGoodPlaces2025