Kaymakli Underground City: Cappadocia's Widest Ancient City

Kaymakli Underground City offers a different experience from Derinkuyu — its tunnels are noticeably wider, making it more comfortable for visitors who find tight spaces challenging. Five of the eight discovered levels are open to the public, showcasing kitchens with built-in ovens, wine presses, storage rooms, and a large central ventilation shaft. The city could shelter approximately 3,500 people and features the same sophisticated rolling-stone doors (arguably better preserved than Derinkuyu's) that sealed off sections during attacks. Kaymakli tends to be less crowded than Derinkuyu and is included on most Red Tour itineraries.