The German Consulate General in Izmir (German: Deutsches Generalkonsulat Izmir) is a diplomatic mission representing German interests in İzmir. Since 2007, the consulate has been located in the elite district of Balçova, which is known for its thermal springs and forests. From 1925 to May 2007, the Consulate General was located in the coastal region of İzmir, Alsancak, Kordon, in the former residence of the Ghiffre family, an architectural example of Izmir's Levantine past. On May 21, 2007, the Consulate General moved to a modern residence in Balçova. Notes Germany–Turkey relations Diplomatic missions of Germany