Historic Buildings
Discover Bornova's past through its architectural heritage spanning from mansions to public buildings, mosques and churches.
BathsCivil ArchitectureGürpınar Mahallesi - Pınarbaşı
Located in the Gurpinar neighborhood, the exact construction date of the Pinarbasi Bathhouse is unknown, though it dates to the 16th-19th centuries. Consisting of a disrobing room, warm room, and hot room sections, the structure was restored by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality in 2012.
A historic fountain commissioned by Levantine families.
A historic fountain structure dating from the Ottoman period.
A city museum exhibiting the history and cultural heritage of Bornova.
MansionsCivil ArchitectureBornova Merkez
Notable for its 1831-dated pebble mosaic floor decoration, the Charnaud Mansion is one of Bornova's oldest Levantine residences. Originally owned by the Zipcy Family, the property passed to the Charnaud Family in 1919 and then to the Clark Family. Today it has been restored and opened to tourism as a boutique hotel. It is one of the significant examples of Levantine heritage in Bornova.
MansionsCivil ArchitectureBornova Merkez
Built in 1860 by Scottish merchant John Bortwick Paterson, the Paterson Mansion is one of Bornova's most magnificent Levantine residences, with its monumental 38-room structure, ballrooms, musical culture, golf course, and horse-breeding grounds. During the Republican era, the mansion also served as a NATO office and factory. Today it has been transferred to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Bornova
Belonging to the British Whittall family, this mansion is one of the most magnificent Levantine structures in Bornova.
A historic bathhouse structure dating from the Ottoman period.
Merkez
Built in the 19th century, this historic Levantine bathhouse is one of the most important architectural works of Bornova.
