Atatürk and Bornova
Atatürk's Footprints in Bornova
Discover Atatürk's connection with Bornova, his visits, and the marks he left behind through stories.
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Gazi Pasha's 1925 Visit to Bornova
The historic day when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk honored Bornova with his presence at 5:00 PM on October 12, 1925, as part of his 10th visit to Izmir.
April 11, 1934 – Atatürk in Bornova
Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk came to Bornova to inspect the venues that would be visited together with the Shah of Iran, Reza Pahlavi.
Which Was the First Atatürk Monument in Turkey?
A debate that has lasted nearly a century... One stands at Sarayburnu in Istanbul, the other in Bornova. Which is Turkey's first Atatürk monument?
How Many Times Did Atatürk Visit Bornova?
Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk visited Izmir a total of 18 times. Let us explore how many of those visits included a stop in Bornova.
Atatürk and Thessaloniki: Oh, Thessaloniki...
A chance encounter, a childhood friendship, and a lifelong longing. Atatürk's yearning for Thessaloniki, as told by Tahsin Catikkas.
Gazi Pasha's Garden
The Bornova School of Agriculture, which Atatürk visited a total of 7 times, laid the foundation for Ege University.