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Kaymakli Underground City is contained within the citadel of Kaymakli in the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. First opened to tourists in 1964, the village is about 19 km from Nevşehir, on the Nevşehir-Niğde road.
Originally named Enegup in ancient times, Kaymakli Underground City was also used as a shelter for local inhabitants for several centuries throughout the Arab-Byzantine wars. During this time, it was significantly expanded to the point where it, eventually, became the widest underground city in Turkey. It’s estimated that, at its peak, the population of Kaymakli grew to around 3,500 people.
After being opened to the public in 1964, it was awarded Unesco World Heritage status in 1985. It offers a fascinating window into the past, descending eight levels deep – although only the first four can be accessed by visitors, which lie at around 20m (66ft) below ground. As a general rule, the wealthiest families lived closer to the surface. While exploring Kaymakli, you’ll pass by stables, storage rooms (some of which are still used today), former homes, a church and communal kitchens, where meals were once cooked en masse for the city’s population.
Ticket prices 60TL for adults. Kids under 8 free.
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1 Review on “Kaymakli Underground City”
Absolutely fascinating!! We loved every moment inside Kaymakli underground city. We were a group of 9 and paid about 300TL for a private tour which was worth every cent. It really brought the city to life and we definitely had a better understanding of the workings of the city as a result.
The kids loved it and enjoyed hearing stories from our local guide, who grew up playing hide and seek with his kids in the city.
A must-see if visiting Cappadoccia.