Bornova

Things to do in Bornova

Historic sites, parks, beaches, viewpoints and local landmarks, the best documented first. Every place carries its own vibe, so you can tell a quiet garden from a busy square before you go.

Top picks

The best documented places first: photos, opening hours, history and reviews.

  1. Arap Deresi Köprüsü

    Historical site Işıklar, Bornova

    • Social
    • Familiar
  2. Büyük Park

    Local spot Kazımdirik, Bornova

    • Recharging
    • Active
    Photo: Wikimedia Commons
  3. Yeşil Köşk

    Historical site Erzene, Bornova

    • Social
    • Lively
    Photo: Wikimedia Commons
  4. Yeşilova Höyüğü

    Historical site Karacaoğlan, Bornova

    • Something new
    • Active
    Photo: Wikimedia Commons
  5. Edward Whittall Bahçesi

    Local spot Erzene, Bornova

    • Familiar
    • Recharging
    Photo: Wikimedia Commons
  6. Anit Ağaç

    Local spot Eğridere, Bornova

    • Something new
    • Draining
  7. Bornova Aşık Veysel Amfi Tiyatrosu

    Local spot Kızılay, Bornova

    • Sit back
    • Something new
  8. Botanik Bahçesi ve Herbaryum

    Local spot Erzene, Bornova

    • Familiar
    • Recharging
  9. Ege Üniversitesi Tabiat Tarihi Müzesi

    Historical site Erzene, Bornova

    • Calm
    • Sit back
  10. El Sanatları Müzesi (Mattheys Köşkü)

    Historical site Erzene, Bornova

    • Calm
    • Sit back
  11. Yassıtepe Höyüğü

    Historical site Kazımdirik, Bornova

    • Something new
    • Active
  12. İkiz Göl

    Local spot Kayadibi, Bornova

    • Good alone
    • Calm
  13. İpeklikuyu Höyüğü

    Historical site Mevlana, Bornova

    • Something new
    • Active
  14. Bornova Devlet Tiyatrosu

    Local spot Ergene, Bornova

    • Sit back
    • Draining
  15. Site Sinemaları

    Local spot Doğanlar, Bornova

    • Sit back
    • Draining
  16. Amfi

    Local spot Kazımdirik, Bornova

    • Sit back
    • Draining
  17. Amfiteatr

    Local spot Kızılay, Bornova

    • Sit back
    • Draining
  18. Atatürk Parkı

    Local spot Barbaros, Bornova

    • Familiar
    • Recharging
  19. Aydın Erten Rekreasyon Alanı

    Local spot Çamkule, Bornova

    • Familiar
    • Recharging
  20. Ayfer Feray Açıkhava Tiyatrosu

    Local spot Kazımdirik, Bornova

    • Sit back
    • Draining
  21. Bornova Belediyesi Şehir Tiyatrosu

    Local spot Barbaros, Bornova

    • Sit back
    • Draining
  22. Dr. Behçet Uz Rekreasyon Alanı

    Local spot Meriç, Bornova

    • Familiar
    • Recharging
  23. Ege Üniversitesi Kampüs Sineması

    Local spot Erzene, Bornova

    • Sit back
    • Draining
  24. Hang Out

    Local spot Kazımdirik, Bornova

    • Sit back
    • Draining
  25. Kültür ve Sanat Evi

    Historical site Erzene, Bornova

    • Calm
    • Sit back
  26. Paribu Cineverse

    Local spot Kazımdirik, Bornova

    • Sit back
    • Draining
2 more in the app, ordered by your own vibe.

Vibe fingerprint

The vibe of Things to do in Bornova

How these places lean on eight vibe dimensions. The dashed line is the İzmir average; further out means more.

  • Sit backTop 5% in İzmir more than the İzmir average
  • IntenseTop 13% in İzmir more than the İzmir average
  • ImmersiveTop 9% in İzmir more than the İzmir average
  • Things to do in Bornova
  • İzmir average
LivelySocialSomething newIntenseActiveImmersiveRechargingRelaxed

Questions

1

Things to do in Bornova: which are the best?

The guide lists 32 of them, the best known first. Each card sums up its vibe in a few words, so you can choose by mood; open one in YoliVibe to see how well it matches your own vibe.

2

How is this list ordered?

Places the guide knows best come first: photos, opening hours, a documented history and what reviewers said. Chains and fast food come last.

3

Where else should I look near Bornova?

Nearby: Bayraklı (23), Konak (86), Buca (20), Karşıyaka (29), Karabağlar (9), Çiğli (8), Balçova (10) and Gaziemir (5).

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