Kittens sit on top of the books on a shelf at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center.
Ali Atmaca • 31 March 2021 • update: 31 March 2021
Historic library with cats in Turkey's Bursa
BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 30: A kitten sits nearby a library user as he reads a book at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center. ( Ali Atmaca - Anadolu Agency )Ali Atmaca
Historic library with cats in Turkey's Bursa
BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 30: Kittens sit on a hand and a shoulder of a library user as she reads a book at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center. ( Ali Atmaca - Anadolu Agency )Ali Atmaca
Historic library with cats in Turkey's Bursa
BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 30: Kittens sit on a hand of a library user as he reads a book at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center. ( Ali Atmaca - Anadolu Agency )Ali Atmaca
Historic library with cats in Turkey's Bursa
BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 30: Kittens sit on top of the books on a shelf at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center. ( Ali Atmaca - Anadolu Agency )Ali Atmaca
Historic library with cats in Turkey's Bursa
BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 30: Kittens sit on top of the books on a shelf at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center. ( Ali Atmaca - Anadolu Agency )Ali Atmaca
Historic library with cats in Turkey's Bursa
BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 30: Kittens sit on top of the books on a shelf at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center. ( Ali Atmaca - Anadolu Agency )Ali Atmaca
Historic library with cats in Turkey's Bursa
BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 30: A Kitten is seen amid the books on a shelf at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center. ( Ali Atmaca - Anadolu Agency )Ali Atmaca
Historic library with cats in Turkey's Bursa
BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 30: A Kitten is seen amid the books on a shelf at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center. ( Ali Atmaca - Anadolu Agency )Ali Atmaca
Historic library with cats in Turkey's Bursa
BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 30: A Kitten sits on top of the books on a shelf at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center. ( Ali Atmaca - Anadolu Agency )Ali Atmaca
Historic library with cats in Turkey's Bursa
BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 30: Kittens sit and play on top of the books on a shelf at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center. ( Ali Atmaca - Anadolu Agency )Ali Atmaca
Historic library with cats in Turkey's Bursa
BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 30: Kittens sit on top of the books on a shelf at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center. ( Ali Atmaca - Anadolu Agency )Ali Atmaca
Historic library with cats in Turkey's Bursa
BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 30: Kittens sit on a hand and a shoulder of a library user as she reads a book at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center. ( Ali Atmaca - Anadolu Agency )Ali Atmaca
Historic library with cats in Turkey's Bursa
BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 30: Kittens sit on a hand of a library user as she reads a book at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center. ( Ali Atmaca - Anadolu Agency )Ali Atmaca
Historic library with cats in Turkey's Bursa
BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 30: Kittens sit on a hand of a library user as she reads a book at "Kedili Tekke" (lodge with cats), used as a library at present in Bursa, Turkey on March 30, 2021. The library used to be a Sufi lodge and built by Sheikh Ahmet Efendi during 16th century of Ottoman period, was named after the hosts who fed cats around. The cats at the library taken care of by Osman Gazi Municipality Stray Animals Center. ( Ali Atmaca - Anadolu Agency )Ali Atmaca
