The historic Rami Barracks opened to service as the Rami Library...

The Rami Library, which was restored from the Rami Barracks and converted into a library and, with its 51,000-square-meter landscaped area and 36,000-square-meter indoor space within a 220-decare site, has earned the title of Istanbul's largest library, was opened to service by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.

The ceremony was attended by Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Mustafa Şentop, Vice President Fuat Oktay, Deputy Speaker of the Grand National Assembly Celal Adan, cabinet members, AK Party Deputy Chairman Numan Kurtulmuş, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun, Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın, BBP Chairman Mustafa Destici and former Speaker of the Grand National Assembly İsmail Kahraman, members of the Presidential Council for Culture and Arts Policies, Governor of Istanbul Ali Yerlikaya, TÜROB Board Member Temel Aygün, along with numerous writers, members of the press and guests.

The library features special sections for book lovers of all ages, from a fairy-tale and play area designed for ages 0-3 to specialized libraries in various fields and a nation's garden.

The complex, with a total seating capacity of 4,200, offers visitors children's play halls, study halls for young people and adults, libraries and workshops, as well as a library specially prepared for many fields such as fine arts, literature, social sciences, history and geography.

Details: www.ramikutuphanesi.gov.tr