Gazi Husrev Bey's Library

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Gazi Husrev Bey's Library, located in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is one of the most significant cultural and historical institutions in the region. Established in 1537 by Gazi Husrev Bey, an Ottoman governor, it is one of the oldest libraries in the Balkans. The library houses an extensive collection of manuscripts, documents, and books, some of which date back to the 12th century. Its holdings include works in Arabic, Turkish, Persian, and Bosnian, covering a wide range of subjects such as theology, philosophy, science, and literature. The library has undergone several renovations and expansions over the centuries, most recently in 2014, to preserve its valuable collections and make them accessible to researchers and the general public.

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