Sancak Castle
Known in the Ottoman period as Sancak Castle, now called Yeni Kale (New Castle).
View on map8 places to visit in the Narlıdere district of Izmir: Sancak Castle, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine Hospital and Narlıdere Seafront Promenade. Plan your trip to Narlıdere with local food, practical tips and transport information.
General Information
The district centre is 475 metres above sea level.
History
The Romans named the area Akhilleion. Hittite inscriptions indicate that in antiquity, around the 2nd millennium BC, the Luvians dominated the region. From the 8th century BC, Hellenic culture began to settle in the area. On 3 June 1992 the district separated from Konak and became a district under the name Narlıbahçe; on 27 December 1993 its name was changed to Narlıdere. The area came under Greek occupation on 15 May 1919 and was liberated on 9 September 1922.
Culture and Infrastructure
Atatürk Culture Centre is the largest cultural facility in the district and has a wedding hall inside. There is an Olympic swimming pool within the district boundaries. The Southern Naval Area Command and the Aegean Army Command are located in the district. Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine Hospital is also in the district.
History and Culture
In 1992, Narlıdere and Güzelbahçe separated from Konak and became districts under the name Narlıbahçe. In 1993, the name Narlıbahçe was changed to Narlıdere. During the First World War, Sancakkale was bombarded twice by the British.
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