About Derinkuyu Underground City
Derinkuyu (Turkish pronunciation: [deˈɾinkuju]), also known as Malakopi, is an ancient multi-level underground city near the modern town of Derinkuyu in Nevşehir Province, Turkey, extending to a depth of approximately 85 metres (280 ft). It is large enough to have sheltered as many as 20,000 people together with their livestock and food stores. It is the largest excavated underground city in Turkey and is one of several underground complexes found throughout Cappadocia.
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Location and Access
Derinkuyu Underground City is located in Derinkuyu district, Nevşehir. Coordinates are 38.37340, 34.73503. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Nevşehir.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Nevşehir
- District Derinkuyu
- Category Historical Places
- Period Frig kökenli · Bizans döneminde genişletildi
- Opening hours Yaz ve kış dönemine göre değişir
- Entrance Ücretli · Müzekart geçerli
- Visit duration 45 dakika – 1 saat
- Best season Yıl boyu · yaz aylarında serin
- Coordinates 38.37340, 34.73503
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