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Shopping with the feel of streets and squaresForum Bornova combines outdoor and indoor shopping areas near Ege University in north-east İzmir. Its design draws on a Mediterranean town, with streets joining squares and seating areas. It suits those who enjoy walking between shops and want fresh air and time to sit as part of their visit.
Check the weather before going and choose clothing and shoes for moving between outdoor areas. With children or a group, agree on a clear meeting point inside the centre. Divide the day into shorter browsing and rest periods, leaving enough time for your main shop.
Part of Forum Bornova’s outdoor setting in a 2022 photograph.
Getting there from Bornova stationFrom Bornova metro station, buses 59 and 259 serve the centre. Check the route, direction and service updates when visiting; knowing the mall’s name does not replace confirming where to board and which stop you need.
The centre is on 372. Sokak in Kazım Dirik, Bornova. By car, use the “2. Sanayi-Yeşilova” exit from the Çeşme–Aydın ring road. Navigate from your own location and save your parking position and entrance to simplify the return after shopping.
Shops and home essentialsThe centre includes IKEA and 5M Migros alongside other shops, cinema and entertainment options. Focus on fashion, home essentials or everyday purchases according to the shops you choose to check before arriving.
For homeware, record the dimensions of the space where it will go and check package size and assembly. Ask directly about delivery, the area covered and its terms. Carrying a small item differs from transporting a larger piece to your accommodation or out of the city.
A view of Forum Bornova in İzmir, 2022.
Steps for different purposes| Purpose of visit | Useful preparation |
|---|---|
| Clothing or shoes | Identify sizes and try items on |
| Home essentials | Space measurements, package size and transport |
| Family outing | A meeting point and breaks between shops |
To include cinema or another activity, check the programme and booking directly. Fit it into your plan after estimating shopping time, allowing you to finish purchases without rushing.
Enjoying the outdoor spaces at your own paceCafé and restaurant terraces, palm trees and awnings form part of the centre’s design. Choose a break suited to the weather and check your list and bags before continuing. Ask each shop about exchanges, keep receipts and check the hours of your intended venues.
An archival Forum Bornova photograph from 2006; current shopfronts may differ.
A photograph of a square or street captures the centre’s outdoor character; follow photography rules. Before returning, check your transport and bus direction. Planning purchases and the journey back leaves more time to enjoy Bornova. MapOpen the location in Google Maps
Information reviewed: 6 October 2026. Check opening hours and services before visiting; photographs may be archival.
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