Saratlı Underground City

Saratlı Underground City, also known as Kırkgöz Underground City, is one of the largest underground settlements in the Aksaray region of Cappadocia. Built over multiple levels, it served as a refuge for local communities during periods of invasion and preserves an impressive network of tunnels, living quarters, storage rooms, and communal spaces. Key Info Location: Saratlı Village, Aksaray (Southern Cappadocia) Duration: 30–60 minutes Entrance: Paid (Museum Pass accepted) Best Time: Daytime Experience Visitors descend into a well-preserved underground labyrinth where daily life once continued beneath the surface. The city features interconnected corridors, kitchens, wine and food storage areas, ventilation shafts, and defensive stone doors designed to protect its inhabitants. Compared to the more famous underground cities, Saratlı offers a quieter and less crowded experience. Highlights Multi-level underground settlement Massive rolling stone security doors Historic kitchens, storage rooms, and living quarters Advanced ventilation system Less crowded than Cappadocia's major underground cities How to Visit Saratlı Underground City is easily reached by car from Aksaray or Nevşehir. It is commonly combined with Ihlara Valley, Selime Cathedral, Monastery Valley, Güzelyurt, and Narlıgöl, making it an excellent stop on a southern Cappadocia itinerary.