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Balçova

Balçova is a fully urbanized district in western İzmir, eight kilometres west of the city centre, stretching along the inner gulf's southern coastline. The dist...

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Editorial responsibility: Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Balçova is a fully urbanized district in western İzmir, eight kilometres west of the city centre, stretching along the inner gulf's southern coastline. The district contains museums including TCG Pirireis and TCG Ege, alongside historical sites such as Sancakburnu Kalesi. Balçova's economy centres on commerce and tourism, drawing visitors through its shopping malls and thermal baths.

Checked 2026-09-04

Practical information

Language spoken
Turkish
The official language of the Republic of Turkiye
Dialling code
+90
The international dialling code for Turkiye
Currency
Turkish lira (₺, TRY)
The official currency; one lira is divided into 100 kurus
Emergency number
112
One number for ambulance, fire and police
Plug type
European two-pin · 220 V
The national living guide records 220 V and European-style two-pin plugs
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified national source in the dataset

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Historic monuments 0 Museums 3 Places of worship 0 Nature sites 0 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 0 Activities 0

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Interests

History 3 Art 0 Museums 3 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. USS Tang USS Tang
    01 1 hr 30 min

    USS Tang

    TCG Pirireis

    USS Tang is the submarine displayed in İzmir as TCG PİRİREİS, a museum vessel at the İzmir Naval Museum’s İnciraltı quay.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  2. İnciraltı Sea Museum İnciraltı Sea Museum
    02 1 hr 30 min

    İnciraltı Sea Museum

    İzmir Müze Gemiler Müdürlüğü

    İnciraltı Sea Museum is a waterfront collection of former naval vessels at İnciraltı pier in Balçova, İzmir.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  3. USS Ainsworth USS Ainsworth
    03 1 hr 30 min

    USS Ainsworth

    TCG Ege

    USS Ainsworth is preserved as TCG EGE at İzmir Naval Museum, where the former warship is displayed as a museum ship at İnciraltı pier.

    • Must see
    • Museum

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