Libraries

Atatürk Library

Atatürk Library
Atatürk Library does service directly public and society under Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. It is the initial library of early republic period. First library of Istanbul has been built in Şehremaneti in 1924.The Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Muhittin Üstündağ established Municipal Museum and Library with the comission members Fuat Köprülü, Halil Edhem,Süheyl Ünver,Osman Nuri Ergin’s…
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Atıf Efendi Library

Atıf Efendi Library
The Atıf Efendi Library was completed by Köprülü Fazil Ahmet Paşa, the son of Köprülü Mehmet Paşa, in 1678. It was the second library to have its own independent building after the Köprülü Library in the Ottoman State. The Atif Mustafa Efendi Library was established in the Vefa Quarter of Istanbul in 1741 by Atif…
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IRCICA Library

IRCICA Library
The Research Centre for Islamic History, Art, and Culture (IRCICA) is affiliated with the international institution OIC (Organization of Islamic Conference), which helps to perpetuate its efforts in the areas of research, publication, documentation, and information. Research primarily focuses on the history of science, art, and cultural heritage of Islamic Culture and society. One of…
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Millet [National] Library

Millet [National] Library
According to the epitaph [kitabe] and foundation charter [vakfiye], the library was built by Seyhulislam Seyyid Feyzullah Efendi in 1112 Hijri (1700-1701 Gregorian). Because its structure was ruined in the early 20th century, the municipality considered completely destroying it and build a car park in its place. However, with the initiatives of the İstanbul Muhibleri…
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Central Library Of Istanbul University

Central Library Of Istanbul University
Science historians date the beginning of Istanbul University to the madrasah which was established by Fatih Sultan Mehmet in the second half of the 15th century. The collection of the Central Library of Istanbul University contains manuscripts from the 15th century in both Turkish and foreign languages. In the first quarter of the 20th century,…
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Köprülü Library

Köprülü Library
Located on Divanyolu Street across from the Tomb of Sultan Mahmut II in the Eminönü District of Istanbul, the Köprülü Library was built by Fazil Ahmet Pasha (1635 – 1676), the son of Sadrazam [Grand Vizier] Koprulu Mehmet Pasha, on the last wish of his father. Köprülüzade Fazil Mustafa Pasha completed the establishment of the…
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The Library Of Istanbul Archeology Museums

The Library Of Istanbul Archeology Museums
Established in 1891 as the Müze-I Humayun [Imperial Museum], the Istanbul Archeology Museums are the leaders in the field of archeology science. Gathered and preserved by Fethi Ahmet Paşa, the Tophane-i Amire Musiri [Federal Marshal] in 1266 Hijri in the Aya Irini Church. The asar-i atika [old works] attract the attention of both domestic and…
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Topkapı Palace Museum Library

Topkapı Palace Museum Library
After its transformation into a museum in 1924, the Agalar Mosque in the third courtyard of the Topkapı Palace was transformed into a library. Gathered from different sections of the Palace, they were classified according to their original place and Emanet Hazinesi [Treasury of Trusts], Hazine [Treasury], Revan Kosku [Mansion], Bagdat Kosku [Mansion], Hirka-i Saadet,…
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Nuruosmaniye Library

Nuruosmaniye Library
Located in the Eminönü District of Istanbul, at the entrance of the Kapalı Çarşı [Covered Bazaar], is the Nuruosmaniye Kulliyesi. Its construction began in 1749, during Sultan Mahmut I’s rule (1730-1754), and was completed one year after his death by Sultan Osman III (1754-1757). The architect of the building is Master Builder Sinan. This baroque-styled…
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Ragıp Paşa Library

Ragıp Paşa Library
Established by Ragıp Paşa in 1762, the building has a unique architectural design. The walls of the reading hall are decorated with exquisite ceramic tiles. It has 6,300 books and is open between the hours of 9:00 and 17:00 for the readers. Starting Saturday at 13:00, it is closed for one and half days. There…
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