Kaymaklı Underground City

Kaymakli can be found 20 km away from Nevsehir. It was once called Enegup in Greek. It is today renowned for being one of the largest underground cities Cappadocia. It has a history that dates back to Hittite, Phrygian periods and has been expanded over the years. Invaders from the Central Anatolia seeking plunder and captives came to Central Anatolia to rob them of their homes. These caves were used by local farmers during the Republic period as storage areas for their crops and as stables for their livestock. The public was then introduced to them in 1964, when they realized their potential for tourism.

Kaymakli Underground City, Cappadocia's second-largest underground city complex, is located in Cappadocia. The eight-level underground city complex is made up of a maze, tunnels, and rooms. However, only four of the rooms are accessible to the public. These areas have electricity to provide comfort for visitors. You'll see red arrows pointing you down, and blue arrows pointing you up after you have purchased your admission ticket.

This was the stable on the first floor of the troglodyte cavern city. Round millstone doors can be seen blocking passageways as you travel through tunnels and corridors. You'll find a church, living areas and storage places as you dig deeper. There are also ventilation shafts that go all the way to the bottom.

Another important underground city is located near Kaymakli at Derinkuyu. This is the largest troglodyte-cave city in Cappadocia.