Atif Efendi Library, Ottoman library in Vefa district, Istanbul, Turkey
The Atif Efendi Library stands as a two-story structure with five rooms and two halls, featuring a hexagonal reading space and book storage areas.
Established in 1741 by Atif Mustafa Efendi during Sultan Mahmut I's reign, this institution represents the second independent library built during the Ottoman period.
The library maintains a collection of 29,900 volumes, including 2,406 Arabic manuscripts, 336 Ottoman Turkish manuscripts, and 84 Persian manuscripts.
The facility operates under Suleymaniye Library administration with five staff members, including a professional librarian from Istanbul University's Library Department.
The marble foundation charter near the entrance details specific rules for librarians, including the prohibition of lending books for copying purposes.
GPS coordinates: 41.01716,28.95996
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:28
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