Their culture wielded strong influence in the city: it was here that the first Greek University (the Ionian Academy), the first Philharmonic Orchestra and the First School of Fine Arts were found.
Isiko labo libe nethonya elinamandla edolobheni: kulapha lapho iYunivesithi yaseGreek yokuqala (I-Ionia Academy), okokuqala I-Philharmonic Orchestra futhi Isikole Sokuqala Sobuciko obuhle zasungulwa.