Avanos Travel Guide

Avanos

Avanos, whose ancient name 'Venessa' is decorated with natural mother-of-pearl and sprinkled with fairy chimneys, has a breathtaking view over the valleys, hunting frescoes and rock churches preserved to day. Avanos, one of the most striking places of Cappadocia, is located 18 kilometers from Nevşehir. Avanos, whose ancient name 'Venessa' is decorated with generous mother nature and sprinkled with fairy chests, has hunted fountains with fascinating scenery, frescoes preserved to daylight and rock churches. Avanos officially revives the land of Kızılırmak, which passes through the midst of the vast steppe. The region's wines, which taste delicious grapes grown on the slopes of the mountains in the region, are almost perfect. Ozkonak Underground City: It is at the beginning of places to be seen near Avanos. Ozkonak Underground City. Unlike the Derinkuyu Underground City and Kaymaklı Underground City, which is located in the district and attracts great interest, the rooms are carved smoothly and there are long holes to communicate on each floor. These holes were used as ventilation at the same time. If you want to touch the history of the region more closely and make a short trip to the past, Özkonak Underground City is one of the most accurate addresses. Zelve Ruins: You will reach an adventurous climbing result Zelve Ruins Place consists of three vans. It is one of the places where the fairy chimneys are most concentrated in Cappadocia and is 5 kilometers from Avanos. The fairy chimneys here are pointed and wide bodied. This region has been a center of settlement and religiousness of Christians especially in the 9th and 13th centuries. Kızılırmak: Kızılırmak, the breathing area of Avanos, is the greenery and water source of the region. Tasteful fish are kept in this place which connects the region which is separated into two with the bridge of suspension and the historical stone bridge, and the tile is made from mud pot and soil. During your visit, you should add to your list the blessing of Red Cross in every direction. Üzümlü Church: The Üzümlü Church, estimated to have been built in the 10th century, is called Üzümlü Church due to its grape bunch motifs. Inside are palms, fish symbols and hangers. The church, which defies centuries, is covered with a vault, with two naves. This structure also has religious symbols.