Forum Bornova

About Forum Bornova

Forum Bornova describes itself as the first open-air shopping centre in İzmir and the wider Aegean region. Managed by ECE Türkiye Proje Yönetimi A.Ş., the Turkish arm of Germany's ECE Marketplaces, it sits in the north-east of the city beside Ege University on a site of 200,000 square metres. Rather than one enclosed mall, the centre is laid out like a small Mediterranean town: two boulevards joined by squares and four streets, with bridges linking shared areas in places. Palm trees, wooden pergolas and awnings, fountains and pools draw on Aegean and traditional Turkish architecture, and many cafes and restaurants have open-air terraces. What you will find: - 133 shops, including IKEA and a 5M Migros alongside Turkish and international brands - A seven-screen cinema - Food and entertainment areas, plus open-air events - Parking for 3,000 cars The centre says it welcomes more than 12 million visitors a year. It is open every day from 09:00 to 22:00; individual shops and restaurants may keep their own hours. Getting there: from the Bornova stop of İzmir Metro, buses 59 (Bornova Metro-Kemer) and 259 (Bornova Metro-Yeşilova Mah.) serve the centre, and Evka 4-Forum Bornova minibuses run from Bornova's Evka 4 neighbourhood.