Bornova is a district of İzmir Province of Turkey. It is one of the metropolitan districts of Greater İzmir, situated at a distance 0f 8 km from central İzmir (Konak) and 5 km from the coast at the tip of the Gulf of İzmir. It was formerly called "Birunabad" (birun meaning "outer, exterior" in Persian and abad being a common suffix designating a number of cities around the Islamic world, although it usually comes after a proper name).

Bornova used to be the summer residence of a number of foreign consuls and wealthy businessmen fleeing the stagnantly hot weather in central İzmir to seek the cooler breeze of the slopes of Mount Yamanlar (Dağı) on which Bornova is situated. This move by diplomats and rich people was actually at the origin of the growth of the town in the 19th century, which was a small forestry village till then. The mansions and residences built at that time, and most of which have come to our day and have been restored, carry the prestigious names of former owners as Whittal, Maltass, Peterson, Giraud, Edwards, Belhomme, Pandespanian. There is a small Catholic Church named Santa Maria Church at the main square of Bornova also dating from the 19th century.

During the last decades, Bornova greatly extended in the surrounding plain that carries the same name, both in the direction of the seashore as well as towards Kemalpaşa and the İzmir-Aydın motorway. As well as an industrial base, it is also notable for its services and retail centers.

Bornova is also home to the main campus of Ege University. Every Wednesday and Sunday, Bornova hosts a pazar where fresh fruits, vegetables, clothing, and cheap kitchen ware can be found.

Bornova, İzmir