ancient ruins
Derinkuyu Underground City
The deepest discovered underground city in Cappadocia, extending 85 meters below ground with room for 20,000 people across 18 levels.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Niğde Province, Turkey · Asia
Niğde sits on the route: 25 minutes from Bor, 46km from Ihlara Valley.
Niğde is a town located in Niğde Province, Turkey. With a population of 91,039, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Niğde sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Niğde to your route.
Niğde (Turkish pronunciation: [ni:de]) is a city and is located in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Niğde Province and Niğde District. Its population is 170,511 (2022). It lies at an elevation of 1,276 m (4,186 ft).
The city is small with plenty of green space and gardens around the houses. ItsRead more
people generally tend to be religious and conservative.
Medieval monuments are scattered about the centre of the town, especially around the market place.
The nearest airport is Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (IATA: NAV), located approximately 90.6 km (56.3 miles) away.
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Niğde is located in Niğde Province, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 37.9658 latitude, 34.6793 longitude.
Niğde has a population of approximately 91,039 people, making it a town in Turkey.
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ancient ruins
The deepest discovered underground city in Cappadocia, extending 85 meters below ground with room for 20,000 people across 18 levels.
46 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
A 15km canyon up to 150m deep cut by the Melendiz River through Cappadocian tuff, with around 50 rock-hewn Byzantine churches in its walls, including the Snake Church and its scenes of Hell. Shaded and green, unlike the rest of Cappadocia.
46 km · about 55 min drive
ancient ruins
The largest rock-cut religious complex in Cappadocia, a whole cathedral, kitchen and stable carved into a cone-shaped bluff at the north end of Ihlara Valley. Steep scrambles inside lead out onto ledges over the valley.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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