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Tatlarin Underground City

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Tatlarin Underground City

Acıgöl, Nevşehir

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An underground city beneath 'Kale' hill in the town of Tatlarin, thought to have been used as a garrison or monastery, with two churches and many storerooms.

Safety warning

As of October 2026 open to visitors and free of charge; closed on Mondays (muze.gov.tr). The passages are narrow and low; people with claustrophobia should be careful.

Its story

Tatlarin Underground City is in the town of Tatlarin, about 10 km north of the Acıgöl district, beneath the hill the locals call 'Kale' (the Castle). Discovered in 1975, part of the city was cleared and opened to visitors in 1991. The two-level settlement contains burial chambers, toilets, kitchens, food stores, dungeons, a water well, stables and two churches. The size of the spaces and the large number of storerooms support the view that it was used as a military garrison or a monastery rather than an ordinary refuge.

Key facts

Admission
Free; closed on Mondays
Visit duration
30–45 minutes
Discovered / opened
1975 / 1991

Trip purpose

  • Quiet
  • Rainy day

Location

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38.63704, 34.48223

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatlarin | https://kureansiklopedi.com/tr/detay/tatlarin-yeralti-sehri-25ee2