Culture & Memory
Discover Bornova's historical, cultural and natural heritage.
BridgeIşıklar
The bridge is located at coordinates 38°25'27.65"N 27°14'0.20"E in Izmir – Bornova; Isikkent, Isiklar neighborhood, over Arap Deresi (Arab Creek). It is a main-arched bridge with slight slopes in both directions, featuring a total of two arches. The larger and higher opening, the main arch, indicates the main flow direction of the riverbed when the bridge was first constructed. A secondary arch supports flood water drainage...
SquareKazımdirik
Located in the center of Bornova, Abide-i Hurriyet Square is a place of memory that keeps alive Turkey's struggle for freedom through its monument dedicated to the martyrs of the March 31 Uprising, its historical figures, and cultural symbols. Bornova's Abide-i Hurriyet Square was inaugurated on April 27, 2025, on a 2,700-square-meter area between Sanayi and Universite Avenues, right next to Yasar University...
