Atatürk Boulevard, Central boulevard in Çankaya, Turkey
Atatürk Boulevard is a main street running from south to north through Ankara, roughly 5.6 km (3.5 miles) long and about 30 meters (100 feet) wide with governmental buildings along its entire route. It connects major squares and passes cultural institutions like the opera house and public parks that shape the city's center.
The boulevard emerged from Ankara's urban redesign after the Turkish Republic was proclaimed, shaped by planners including Hermann Jansen. This transformation reflected the new nation's ambitions for a modern capital built from scratch.
The street houses multiple embassies, the Ankara Opera House, and green spaces that connect different squares and their monuments. Walking along it, you sense its importance as a civic spine linking important public institutions and gathering places.
The boulevard intersects with major transportation hubs, providing access to subway lines, bus services, and train connections. Walking its full length gives you time to appreciate the different sections and all the buildings and parks along the way.
The Bakanlıklar section features ministerial buildings designed by Austrian architect Clemens Holzmeister, forming a cohesive administrative quarter along the boulevard. These structures show how European architectural influence shaped Ankara's urban identity during its founding.
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