Thought to have been built as a Levantine mansion in the late 19th century, the building was previously used by the Mavrocordato and Boscovich families. Serving as Hilal Primary School during the Republican era, the building has been used as the Bornova Public Education Center since 1963.
The Bornova Public Education Centre Building is a Levantine mansion built in the late 19th century. Bearing the architectural character of its era, the building reflects the typical features of Bornova's residential architecture through its ornamented façade, stone walling and large windows.
In this respect, the building is one of the rare examples of a Levantine residence transformed into a public educational facility.
The Bornova Public Education Centre is a fine example of a building whose origins reach back to the Levantine era being revitalised through education in the public sphere.
Today it serves thousands of Bornova residents in the fields of adult education, handicrafts, music and folk culture.
Thought to have been built as a Levantine mansion in the late 19th century, the building was previously used by the Mavrocordato and Boscovich families. Serving as Hilal Primary School during the Republican era, the building has been used as the Bornova Public Education Center since 1963.
