Ulus Square

(Atatürk is the founder of modern Turkey, Çankırı is the name of a city to the north of Ankara, Cumhuriyet means Republic and Anfartalar was the location of a critical battle during the Gallipoli Campaign.)

Before the formation of Republic of Turkey, Ankara was a typical Anatolian town.

The only important trade center of Ankara was Taşhan (i.e., "Stone inn") which was built in 1880s.

After the passing of the surname law in 1934, the famous Taşhan family got their last name due to the "Stone Inn" that was located in the center of the square.

Although there is also a subway station named Ulus actually it is about 400 metres (1,300 ft) south of the square.