The Bookshop

A journey of civilization set in the mystical atmosphere of a historic secondhand bookshop, connecting children with literature, history, and urban memory from the travels of Evliya Çelebi to the ancient gates of Istanbul.

2026 1 SeasonSeries

Following the trail of books, historic landmarks, and cultural traces reaching from the past to the present, The Bookshop opens new windows into the history of literature and civilization. Hosted by İsmet Numanoğlu, the program explores a wide range of topics—from the travels of Evliya Çelebi and the historic gates of Istanbul to literary masterpieces and cultural venues bearing the imprints of the past—bringing reading culture together with the perspective of history and urban memory.