National Library

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore The National Library, which was founded in 1946 to preserve the written and printed memory of the Republic of Turkey and moved to its monumental campus in Bahçelievler in 1983, is the country's largest research library with a collection of millions of books, periodicals, rare manuscripts and stone records. The library, one of the symbolic institutions of the modern cultural breakthrough initiated by Atatürk, is the national memory center where all Turkish works published since the invention of the printing press are compiled. Its manuscript healing center and Ataturk Documentary present an invaluable treasure to researchers. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features The altitude is 895 meters. It is located on a spacious university and cultural axis at the junction of Bahçelievler and Balgat, surrounded by centuries-old pine and linden trees. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees