Istanbul's Best Research Libraries
Whether you’re just looking for a quiet place to work or have serious scholarly aims, Istanbul has several research libraries that span the ages as well as languages. We rounded up the best libraries with a spectrum of books that span historical manuscripts but also the most modern coffee table books about fashion.
1. SALT Galata
Art Gallery, Museum
2. The Vitali Hakko Creative Industries Library
Library
American Research Institute in Turkey – Istanbul
The library belonging to the American Research Institute in Turkey has around 14,000 volumes and journals that span the Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Turkish periods. Certainly an important resource for English-speaking scholars, the library’s catalogue is available online via the Digital Library for International Research (DLIR) server for some pre-browsing.
American Research Institute in Turkey – Istanbul, Üvez Sokak 5, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey, +90 212 257-8111
3. Atatürk Kitaplığı
Library
4. Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Literature Museum Library
Library
5. Beyazıt State Library
Library
6. Central Library of Istanbul University
Library, University
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