5 must-see libraries in Istanbul

IBB KADIKOY PIER LIBRARY

Located at Istanbul's historic Kadıköy Pier, this library, which sits right by the sea, welcomes hundreds of book lovers and students every day with its 480-square-meter spacious area and 170-person capacity. Its collection of 8,000 works includes books from various fields such as literature, art, history, urban studies, philosophy, and architecture.

Thanks to the cafeteria inside, you can sip your tea while looking out at the sea, chat with your loved ones, and study in comfort.

Address: Caferağa Neighborhood; Kadıköy/Istanbul

YALI LIBRARY

The windows of the Beykoz Yalı Library, the world's first waterfront mansion library, open up to the Bosphorus. This library, which is the favorite spot for young people on the Bosphorus, serves between 08:00 and 00:00. Located on the shore of the Bosphorus, this library is the most popular place in the city for young people with its modern study areas and rich content publications.

Book lovers of all ages who want to study and read books at the Yalı Library can benefit from the venue by making an appointment at any hour of the day.

Address: Gümüşsuyu Neighborhood, Kelle İbrahim Street No:43 Postal Code: 34820 Beykoz-Istanbul

RAMI LIBRARY

Rami Library, the largest library in Europe, incorporates the "living library" concept alongside modern librarianship. With a seating capacity of 4,200, it is the library with the largest seating capacity in Istanbul.

Rami Library serves every day of the week, and the reading halls located within the campus provide uninterrupted service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Address: Rami Barracks Directorate, Yeni Rami Neighborhood, Rami Barracks Street, No. 98/1 Eyüpsultan / Istanbul

AHMET HAMDI TANPINAR LITERATURE MUSEUM LIBRARY

Located inside Gülhane Park, this unique library both gives you the opportunity to study in a peaceful environment and allows you to be in the same space as the authors who have passed through Istanbul.

Additionally, at the entrance of the library, there are areas where personal belongings of authors Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar and Yahya Kemal Beyatlı, and journalists Doğan Hızlan and Çetin Altan are exhibited, as well as a room containing books by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk and books by Nedim.

The library is open to visitors every day except Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.

SALT GALATA LIBRARY

Salt Galata is both very quiet for studying and has a wonderful library. Due to its central location, Salt Galata, which is frequently preferred by students, is one of the most ideal places to study and spend pleasant time.

Address: Azapkapı, Bankalar St. No:11, 34420 Beyoğlu/Istanbul