Beyazıt State Library – from 1884 has been renovated and the results are astounding. The Ottoman Library built on the Byzantine ruins offer a unique insight to Istanbul’s glorious history.

One of Istanbul’s largest libraries, Beyazıt State Library’s collection features over 1 million works, including books, periodicals, newspapers, rare works, maps, posters, and a money archive. The library offers reading rooms, language laboratories, rooms for the visually impaired, music and video rooms, and a conference room for cultural activities.