Beyazıt State Library / Libraries in Istanbul 2

   Founded in 1884 under the name of the Kütüphane-i Umumi-I Osmani, this library has a long history and is located between the Bayezid Mosque and the Sahaflar Bazaar. Restorated by Tabanoglu Architecture, the work was awarded as an international renovation of the year.

   First of all, you put your bag in the locker at the entrance to the library and you can sit at the table with the number on the card given to you. If you come to the library to do research, this is a good address because there are over 1,000,000 documents, about 835,000 books, countless magazines, newspapers ... everything you can search for. The property here, All kinds of printed publications in Turkey can be found. There is no membership system in the library, so you can't borrow books, and since this is a compilation library, you demand the books by filling in vouchers.

   If you came to the library for study purposes, the atmosphere is really great. There are lights on each desk, the environment is bright. Sometimes the staff walk around in order to maintain the silence and they do their best. In addition, my advice to you is to be here at 10:00 at the latest in order to find a place. It has a capacity of 120 people. Places are filling up quickly. (We went to 10.30 in the morning and the place had 5-6 people left.)


➠Notes:
➥Located right next to the library's rare books collection of the Presidency of the Council of Turkey Manuscripts have been transferred. From there you can request and review.

➥Open 24/7 every day.
➥No access to the library after 12 a.m. (But those who arrive before 12 can stay as long as they want.)
➥It has wi-fi and computer.
➥Admission is free. There are no cafes in the library, but there are vending machines that can cater for your food and beverage needs.

For the library database;

http://www.beyazitdevletkutup.gov.tr/TR-201456/katalog-tarama.html

Salt Galata + Neolokal Cafe / Libraries in Istanbul 1

   Salt Galata is one of the works that makes Istanbul Istanbul, preserves its historical identity and fills the eye with its neoclassical and orientalist architecture. Formerly used as the Ottoman Bank, the work now houses the cultural and artistic world with the restoration of Garanti Bank. It includes exhibitions, speeches, singing, film screenings, performances and workshops. In addition, there is a magnificent library consisting of 2 floors and 1 mezzanine. Generally there is a little dim atmosphere but this will not prevent you from reading books. one of the pleasant environments. If we talk about the possibilities of the library; computers and video watching environment. The books it contains include books written in a foreign language, visual practices, built environment, social life and economic history, and a rich archive of physical and digital documents. Ferit F. Şahenk Hall is assigned section for you, especially if you are doing an MA, PhD or an academic. You can also enter here by booking. Finally, do not return without seeing the Ottoman bank vault inside the library.

➠Notlar:

➦Salt Galata is open daily from 10.00-20.00 (except Mondays). I recommend you to be there before 13.00 at the latest for the library.

➦There is also a small store on the ground floor called the Robinson Cruise 308 with interesting books, just across from the Neolokal Cafe. You can browse.

➟Ferit F. Şahenk Hall for reservation;

http://saltresearch.org/primo_library/libweb/static_htmls/salt/infofs_reservation_tr_TR.jsp

➟Salt Research archive;
https://www.archives.saltresearch.org/R/1B48T9EHLER1VMUPN825DNXN429VAN6IIEUT9AE7A2R8SN6JE4-01605?func=search

Neolokal Cafe

I can say that I also liked this 2-storey café, which is located on the ground floor of the building. I saw that they have an open kitchen that works clean. Other than that, the food was nice, just being a little late about the service.

For the menu;  
➟http://www.neolokal.com/

Alacatı + Ilıca Beach/ Izmir

  When someone says Izmır,first place that comes to our minds is Alacatı. . Colorful flowers, historic mill and narrow streets cheer the eyes.At the same time, it includes kinds of jewelery shops and shopping bazaars. If you come Izmir, you should add to your list this place.




🚩Address: Alaçatı mahallesi 35930 Çeşme/İzmir




➠Note: If you plan to come here, you should not go without tasting Alacatı’s famous food called Kumru. Also,For this food, the best option will be Kumrucu Şevki. I think it is quite tasty and also affordable in terms of price. I recommend.

➥Ilıca Beach

Before visiting Alacati, we came to this beach on the recommendation. You will truly admire the clarity and blue of the sea when you see it.The enterance fee of the beach, you pay for each one (sunbeds, umbrellas, shower, WC) different prices. Also, There is also an on-site dining facility. In addition, Migros is opposite the Ilica bus station. You can prefer it for shopping more cheaply.

➠Note: Sea is wonderfull, only one fault is more than enough rough sea but, in my opinion, it adds entertainment more. 

🚩Address: Ilıca mahallesi, 35930 Çeşme/İzmir

Moda Sahili /Yürüyüş Rotaları 3

One of the most famous symbols in Kadıköy. . On one side of Istanbul's blue and on the other side of the lush green lawn ... This place with plenty of oxygen is indispensable for walkers. You can bike here as well as other coastal areas. You can also have a picnic here, sit on the cliffs, watch the sea, read a book and spend quality time after completing your walk. In addition, I recommend you to make your walk with the sunset after 7 p.m.

➠Note: There is a oto park near but, rush hours can be quite busy.

🚩Address: Osmanağa mahallesi,34714 Kadıköy/İstanbul