Çubuklu Silolar Library

Restored by the İBB Miras teams under the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Directorate of City History and Promotion in accordance with universal conservation principles, and revitalized through a rare transformation project worldwide, Çubuklu Silos was reopened to Istanbul residents on March 10, 2024.

Çubuklu Silolar Library serves 110 people within a 430-square-meter area with a collection of 13,000 works in fields such as literature, art, and history.

Covering an area of 20,000 square meters, Çubuklu Silolar — the city’s new star — is preparing to welcome Istanbul residents with multi-purpose units including a Digital Arts Museum, Nature and Science Museum, Library, Workshop, Stage, Event Area, Restaurant, Café, and Children’s and Art Center.

Offering a magnificent view overlooking the beauty of the Bosphorus, Çubuklu Silolar opens doors to culture, art, and science, inviting visitors to experience a unique Istanbul.

All residents of the region can benefit from the lending services of all libraries affiliated with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Directorate of City History and Promotion Libraries and Museums Branch, especially Çubuklu Silolar Library. Readers wishing to become members can quickly register and access our services using the İBB Library Mini application through the Istanbul Senin mobile app.

For membership via e-Government, visit turkiye.gov.tr, search for "İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi Kütüphane," and click the "Municipality Libraries Membership Information Inquiry and Membership Application" link that appears. Fill in the necessary information on the new membership page and complete the process by clicking the 'Apply' button. Members can access all İBB library services by logging in with the passwords sent via SMS and email.

Applicants should also visit our libraries with a valid official ID such as a Turkish Republic ID card, driver’s license, or passport.

About Çubuklu Silolar

Çubuklu Silolar is one of Istanbul’s significant industrial heritage structures, located between Paşabahçe and Kanlıca.

The area where the silos are located was opened to industrial buildings in the late 19th century to meet the city’s increasing energy needs. From the 1930s onwards, it was used as a storage area by private oil companies; various silos of different sizes were constructed in the region over different periods for this purpose.

Globally defined as industrial storage structures, silos have been used since the 19th century as warehouses for various products such as food, seeds, feed, minerals, and chemicals. Over time, as these functions diminished, silos have preserved their value today as heritage elements reflecting the architecture and urban memory of their era.

• Capacity: 430 m², 110 people