Urgup Buyukakten Underground House
The Urgup Buyukakten Underground House Museum is a historical site located in the town of Urgup in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. It is a unique museum as it is an actual underground house that was once used as a residence by locals. Visitors to the museum can explore the underground house and see the living areas, storage rooms, and ventilation systems that were used by its former inhabitants.
To get to the Urgup Buyukakten Underground House Museum, you can either drive or take public transportation. If you are driving, the museum is located about 20 minutes from the city center of Urgup. You can use a GPS device or ask locals for directions to the museum. There is also a parking area available for visitors.
If you prefer to take public transportation, you can take a bus from Urgup city center to the Buyukakten Underground House bus stop, which is located near the museum. Buses run regularly and the journey takes around 15 minutes.
The museum is open every day from 9 am to 6 pm, and the entrance fee is very reasonable. Visitors are required to wear masks and maintain social distancing inside the museum due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inside the museum, there are informative displays with English translations that explain the history and use of the underground house. You can learn about the lifestyle of the people who once lived in the house and see traditional furnishings, kitchen utensils, and other household items.
The highlight of the museum is the underground chambers, which have been preserved in their original form. Visitors can descend the stairs to the underground rooms and explore the various living areas and storage spaces.
In addition to the museum itself, there is also a small gift shop on the premises where you can purchase souvenirs and traditional Cappadocian handicrafts.
Overall, the Urgup Buyukakten Underground House Museum is an interesting and unique historical site that is well worth a visit if you are in the Cappadocia region.
