Köprülü Library, Ottoman library in Eminönü district, Istanbul, Turkey
The T-shaped building features marble pillars, a diamond-shaped head, and alternating stones and bricks, covered by a dome on an octagonal rim.
Established in 1678 following the last wish of Grand Vizier Köprülü Mehmed Pasha, the library began operations with three librarians, a binder, and a janitor.
The library holds 3,790 manuscript volumes in Turkish, Arabic, and Persian languages, making it one of the largest Middle Eastern manuscript collections.
Located on Divanyolu Street across from Sultan Mahmut II's tomb, the library organizes its materials using the Dewey Decimal Classification system.
Natural light enters through strategically positioned windows, illuminating the interior spaces adorned with ornamental pen work on the ceiling and pendentives.
Location: Istanbul
Inception: 1667
GPS coordinates: 41.00816,28.97254
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:54
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