Kaymaklı Underground City
Kaymaklı Yeraltı Şehri
The largest underground city in Cappadocia, with maze-like passages, stables, churches and wine-pressing rooms spread across four underground levels. It is roomier than Derinkuyu.
Kaymaklı Underground City lies about 20 km south of Nevşehir. It is listed as a World Heritage Site together with Derinkuyu, 9 km to the south, under the name 'Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia.' At least eight levels are known, and four are open today. It is the largest underground city in the area. Each level has ventilation shafts, grain storerooms, kitchens, wine cellars and giant rolling stones that could seal the doorways, and it could shelter thousands of people during wartime. Its passages are wider than Derinkuyu's and have fewer low sections, making it suitable for elderly visitors and children. Admission is about €15-20 (priced in lira; the museum pass is valid). It is open about 08:00-17:00, with extended hours in summer. Most visitors choose either Kaymaklı or Derinkuyu, joining a Green Tour or taking a taxi from Göreme for about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (extended hours in summer)
Nearby sights
- Derinkuyu Underground City
- Uçhisar Castle
- Pigeon Valley
- Mustafapaşa (Sinasos)
- Ortahisar Castle
- Göreme Town & Cave Hotels
- Göreme Open-Air Museum
- Love Valley (Hot Air Balloon Viewpoint)