This collection includes the extensive documentation of the records of the Italian embassy and consulate in Istanbul, dating from 1847 to 1925. Not only does the collection portray the Italian community in the city during the second half of the 19th century, but it also includes the records of Italian institutions such as hospitals, schools and associations, along with commercial correspondence among foreign companies operating locally and abroad. The related index realized by École française de Rome is available through Consoli.