Book benches in Istanbul
These unusually designed benches are in the streets, bus stops, squares and parks of Istanbul, Turkey, they are decorated in the form of books. Each “book” is opened at the most interesting place, the texts are quotes from the books of eighteen well-known Turkish writers. It a brilliant idea to promote national classics with the use of such creative Book Benches which are located at the heart of the city. You can’t spend your time in vain sitting on such a wise bench, besides such creative approach to architecture encourages people to study, learn and read, that’s matters.