Women's Library and Information Centre Foundation, Research library in Fener district, Istanbul, Turkey
The Women's Library houses collections of books, periodicals, and documents focusing on women's history, literature, and achievements in Turkish society.
Established in 1990, the library occupies a restored historical building provided by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality to preserve women's heritage.
The library maintains over 14,000 books, 293 rare manuscripts, and documentation from more than 700 women's organizations dating from Ottoman times.
Located at Mürsel Paşa Street 8, the library offers research facilities and maintains specialized collections including theses, ephemera, and visual materials.
The institution holds personal archives of 800 women writers and documents from 2,078 female artists, creating a detailed record of women's contributions.
Location: Istanbul
Inception: 1989
GPS coordinates: 41.03078,28.95050
Latest update: March 11, 2025 11:18
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