A Place That Lives with Events
DISCOVER THE LIBRARY'S SPACE
HISTORY
The Rami Barracks, an Ottoman-era structure originally erected in the 1770s, has been restored as the Rami Library – the window to information for İstanbul and Türkiye.
ABOUT THE RAMİ LIBRARY
250 Years of History Resources for the Future
Following the restoration, renovation and reconstruction works carefully carried out by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, the historical Rami Barracks is ready to become the largest living library in İstanbul.
The Rami Library, a witness to the past, a source for the future and bearing the full splendour of its 250-year history, is designed as an expansive complex offering individual and group reading halls, workshop and event spaces, and a centre designed specifically for people with disabilities, along with talks, seminars, exhibitions and other presentations.
Catering to a wide range of users – from children and teens to university students and academics – the Library serves readers and researchers around the clock with 24-hour reading rooms.
Variety of Qualified Books
The Rami Library serves readers of all ages and interests with its diverse collection of printed and rare works.
Seating Capacity for 4,200 People
With a seating capacity of 4,200 people, the Rami Library has the largest seating capacity in İstanbul.
36,000 m² Enclosed Area
The Rami Library covers an enclosed area of 36,000 square meters.
51,000 m² Green Area
With green areas totalling 51,000 square meters, the Rami Library is the world’s largest library with an enclosed landscape area.
SPECIAL LIBRARY FOR USERS OF ALL AGES
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SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable Library Design
Holding Türkiye’s first Biosphere Sustainable Museum Certificate, the Rami Library adheres to the principles of sustainability in every aspect, including its restoration techniques and infrastructure systems, as well as the structure that supports local cultural life, the ancient resources and knowledge the Library preserves for future generations, and the new green living space the Library provides for the people of İstanbul.
Transfer of Ancient Knowledge into the Future
The Rami Library contributes to the preservation of ancient knowledge and its transfer to future generations by restoring the volumes and archive sections in the Şifahane, where it is housed.
Authentic On-Site Restoration
During the careful restoration process, parts of the building, which had been destroyed over time, were reconstructed with natural and local materials conforming to the original materials and building techniques. The historical building is thus brought to the present and future while preserving its original structure. In addition, taking all the necessary steps for sustainable architecture, systems for water quality, waste management, sustainable infrastructure and energy efficiency were put into practice.
A Green Space That Breathes Life into the City
Featuring 51,000-square-meters of indoor landscaped area and a 1,000-square-meter artificial pond surrounded by trees, the Rami Library offers an expansive new green space that brings a breath of fresh air to İstanbul’s residents and visitors. The exhibition areas and halls in the Library’s garden are surrounded by walking and biking paths, presenting distinctive experiences enriched with nature, culture and art.
LIVING LIBRARY
Living Spaces
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Seminar Halls
Seminar halls in the Rami Library are specially designed for workshops, seminars and conferences, as well as educational, cultural and artistic events. A variety of events can be hosted in the seminar halls, which feature video projection, smart lighting and a state-of-the-art digital sound system.
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Exhibition Halls
The Exhibition Halls can accommodate exhibits ranging from fine art to recycled products. The natural lighting in the Halls is supported by spotlights, while movable exhibition elements present artworks in accordance with artists’ concepts.
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Reading Halls
The Reading Halls are open around the clock and provide a comfortable and spacious space for visitors to read, study or conduct research. There are different Reading Halls for individual or group work. There are also sections in the Reading Halls where visitors can relax.
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Accessible Resources Centre
A primary objective of the Rami Library is to ensure that the Library experience is accessible to every individual. The Accessible Resources Centre offers a range of services designed to provide a seamless library experience for people with disabilities, including research assistance and provision of auxiliary equipment, as well as increasing accessibility in buildings.
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PODCAST
The Voice of the Rami Library
The podcast series that brings people of all ages together and features special guests and topics launches soon!
Bringing the people of Istanbul together with culture, art and education, Rami Library offers the opportunity to be a part of the library from anywhere at any time with its podcast series. Culture, art, education, the history of Istanbul and much more in the Voice of Rami Library...
Address
Rami Kışla Müdürlüğü
Yeni Rami Mahallesi
Rami Kışla Caddesi, No:98/1
Eyüpsultan / İstanbul
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