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Derinkuyu Underground City

The largest underground city in Cappadocia, extending 8 floors deep (60 meters). Sheltered up to 20,000 people with their livestock during invasions. Includes churches, schools, wine cellars, and stables. Sophisticated ventilation system and massive rolling stone doors for protection. Originally built by Phrygians in the 8th century BC.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Feb 9, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum1 hours
Recommended1.5 hours
Maximum2 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult
13 EUR~13.0 $

30 km south of Goreme. Skip-the-line tickets worth it in peak season

Best Time to Visit

Early morning before tour buses. Avoid claustrophobia by visiting off-season

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Not accessible
Audio guide
Available
Staff assistance
Available

Facilities & Services

restrooms
parking
gift shop
guided tours

Working Hours

Verified: Feb 9, 2026
Monday08:00 — 17:00
Tuesday08:00 — 17:00
Wednesday08:00 — 17:00
Thursday08:00 — 17:00
Friday08:00 — 17:00
Saturday08:00 — 17:00
Sunday08:00 — 17:00

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Some passages are very narrow and low (need to crouch). If uncomfortable, stay in upper floors - more spacious there. You can turn back anytime

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather1°
87%6 м/с
Todayweather8°1°
Tomorrowweather8°1°
Thuweather1°-1°
Friweather1°-2°
Satweather2°-3°
Sunweather3°-2°
Monweather4°-2°
4°
-4°Jan
6°
-3°Feb
11°
0°Mar
17°
5°Apr
22°
9°May
27°
13°Jun
31°
16°Jul
31°
16°Aug
26°
12°Sep
20°
7°Oct
12°
2°Nov
6°
-2°Dec

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