About Derinkuyu underground city The Derinkuyu underground city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Cappadocia. This ancient city was carved out of the rock and is large enough to house 20,000 people. The underground city was first inhabited in the 8th century BC and was used as a place of refuge from war and natural disasters. The city was rediscovered in the 1960s and has since been open to the public. What to See The Derinkuyu underground city is home to a number of interesting sights, including: - A church that was carved out of the rock - A hospital - A winery - A school - A dungeon How to Get There The Derinkuyu underground city is located in the town of Derinkuyu, which is about 55 kilometers from the city of Nevsehir. There are a number of buses that run between Nevsehir and Derinkuyu. The ride takes about an hour. Alternatively, you can hire a car or taxi to take you from Nevsehir to Derinkuyu.
