Nevşehir / Avanos · Historic buildings and monuments

Özkonak Underground City

An underground stop near Avanos with rock-cut galleries and passages.

A closer look

Özkonak Underground City lies in Özkonak, in Avanos district, and is known for rock-cut galleries connected by tunnels.

 

 Official sources do not consistently confirm that it is open. Check its operating status with the operator before adding it to an Avanos itinerary; do not plan the journey solely from the hours on its descriptive page.

Visiting conditions

These details reflect conditions on the date checked. Unlisted criteria have not yet been verified.

Setting

Indoors

29.09.2026 · Source

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours

The official sources still conflict as of 30 September 2026: muze.gov.tr publishes visiting hours, while DOSİM lists the site as closed. Opening has not been confirmed. Before travelling, confirm with the museum using +90 384 513 51 68, the number on its official page.

A verified weekly visiting schedule is not yet available.

Source for opening hours ↗ · Checked: 30.09.2026

Admission

Varies by conditions

The DOSİM list quotes 6 EUR for foreign visitors, checked on 29 September 2026. Separate Müzekart conditions apply to Turkish identity-card holders. Check concessions, exemptions and evening admission separately. A listed price does not establish that the site is open; the same list marks it closed.

Source for admission fees ↗ · Checked: 29.09.2026

Prices may vary by visitor type, ticket coverage and season.

Getting there

In Özkonak, Avanos district; it is separate from Avanos town centre.

Visiting tips

Discuss the route with staff before entering narrow spaces. Stay out of closed or uncleared sections.

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