Istanbul Research Institute Library

The Istanbul Research Institute (IAE) Library, affiliated with the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation, is one of the most important research centers specializing in the history and culture of Istanbul and is located in Tepebaşı, Beyoğlu. Library collection; It focuses on three main periods: Byzantine, Ottoman, Ataturk and the Republic, and has a rich collection of books and periodicals in these fields. What makes the library particularly valuable are the Pervititch maps, historical photograph collections (such as the Pierre de Gigord Collection), Şevket Rado Manuscripts and Prof. Dr. It contains rare materials such as the priceless archive of Semavi Eyice. Materials in the IAE Library, which has the status of a public reference library, are not loaned out; Researchers can benefit from these resources in the library by making an appointment.