Bahçelievler, Ankara Explained

Bahçelievler is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Çankaya, Ankara Province, Turkey.^[1] Its population is 10,638 (2022). The name means 'houses with gardens' in Turkish.

The neighborhood was known in the 1970s as a battleground for the right and left wing political factions. In particular, it is the place of the Bahçelievler massacre of 8 October 1978, when 7 students, members of the Workers' Party of Turkey, were killed by neo-fascists, see "Multi-party period of the Republic of Turkey".

Places in Bahçelievler, Ankara

• The main building of the Turkish National Library system (Milli Kütüphane Başkanlığı^[2]) is located here.
• Bahcelievler Culture and Leisure Centre houses four movie theatres, one bowling hall and other facilities.
• Bahcelievler Business Centre is a business and shopping centre of Ankara. It also houses three movie theatres and a number of cafes.
• Ankara Ice Palace, an indoor ice arena, opened in 1989.

Notes and References

1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Mahalle
2. http://www.mkutup.gov.tr/index-eng.html Milli Kütüphane Baskanligi (National Library of Turkey)