Rami Barracks, Military barracks in Eyüpsultan, Turkey
The Rami Barracks complex covers 75,000 square meters with eight wings and five blocks constructed primarily of stone masonry around a rectangular courtyard.
Built in the 1770s under Sultan Mustafa III, the barracks became a strategic military headquarters during the Crimean War under Sultan Abdulmejid I's command.
The transformation from military facility to Turkey's largest library represents a shift in the building's role from defense to education and knowledge preservation.
The library provides seating for 4,200 visitors, contains 36,000 square meters of bookshelves, and houses seven million books with dedicated spaces for manuscripts.
During the Allied occupation of 1918, French troops placed a cross on the mosque minaret, leading to secret collaborations between local Turks and Algerian soldiers.
Location: Eyüpsultan
Location: Istanbul Province
GPS coordinates: 41.04917,28.91556
Latest update: March 12, 2025 16:46
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