Konak is the historical and administrative core of İzmir, where the city hall and the clock tower are located.
Bayraklı is a district in the northern part of İzmir, where the ancient city of Smyrna was founded.
Bornova is a populous and cosmopolitan district in the east of İzmir, home to Ege University and many Levantine mansions.
Buca is a district in the southeast of İzmir, where many students and immigrants live and work.
Güzelbahçe is a district in the west of İzmir, on the coast of the Gulf of İzmir, known for its fishing and agriculture.