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The Rami Library
established in the restored Rami Barracks
İstanbul Embraces
its Largest Living Library!
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24-Hour Living Library
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A Place That Lives with Events
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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.

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Variety of Qualified Books

The Rami Library serves readers of all ages and interests with its diverse collection of printed and rare works.

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Seating Capacity for 4,200 People

With a seating capacity of 4,200 people, the Rami Library has the largest seating capacity in İstanbul.

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36,000 m² Enclosed Area

The Rami Library covers an enclosed area of 36,000 square meters.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

ağaç simgesi

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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Events
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In addition to providing resources for discovering and developing children’s talents, the Rami Library also gives children the opportunity to explore their aptitudes through the...

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The leading poets and writers of Turkish literature meet with readers at the Rami Library. Various literature-related topics are discussed in the Literature Talks, held...

The World Literature Rami Meetings explore the transcendent aspects of literature! The most important names in world literature meet with readers every Wednesday at this...

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The Rami Library is committed to connecting children with literature and regularly organizes workshops dedicated to children’s literature. The workshops, held every Saturday, bring together...

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!

The Rami Library brings together the people of İstanbul with culture, art and education, and offers the opportunity to be part of the Library at any time with its podcast series. Culture, art, education, the history of İstanbul, and more in the Voice of the Rami Library…

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Library Location

Rami Kışla Müdürlüğü, Yeni Rami Mahallesi,
Rami Kışla Caddesi, No. 98/1 Eyüpsultan / İstanbul
0 (212) 934 38 55