Historical Buca De Jongh Mansion and Grove (1877)

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore The Historical De Jongh Mansion, built in 1877 by the De Jonghs, one of Izmir's well-established Dutch Levantine merchant families, is the pearl of Buca Levantine architecture with its elegant woodwork and ceiling decorations. It has a special place in the health and cultural memory of the city with its large garden, which has one of Turkey's first private tennis courts, centuries-old palm and pine trees, period furniture and its history of serving as a sanatorium. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It is located in a large wooded historical garden in the center of Buca, at an altitude of approximately 45 meters above sea level. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees