Ankara opens new Ulus Culture Center and indoor transit complex

The Ankara Metropolitan Municipality has completed the Ulus Culture Center and Indoor Dolmuş Stations project in the historic Ulus district. The complex, which includes indoor parking, passenger platforms, commercial areas, observation terraces, and exhibition halls, is scheduled to open to the public on Saturday, August 15.

This project aims to organize public transportation and preserve the historical texture of the region. The new stations will serve various routes, including Gülbaba, Bentderesi, Sanatoryum, Hasköy, Etlik, Aktepe, Keçiören, İncirli, İçaydınlık, Mamak, Siteler, Akdere, Abidinpaşa, and Seyranbağları. Officials noted that this is a first for Turkey, integrating modern urban planning with a cultural space that includes exhibition areas for Islamic art and sacred relics.