arches with rectangular jambs. The interior surface of the dome and pendentives are decorated with over-the-gate pen works. Both "C" and "S" curves attract visitors’ attention among these brown, black and red ornamentations. Written underneath the flower designs are the word, "Maşallah," and date, 1181 Hijri (1667-1668). Furthermore, both "Masallah" and the date of 1289 Hijri (1872) and 1327 Hijri (1911) are written on the inner door. Based on these inscriptions, it is understood that the library underwent restoration in both 1872 and 1911. See also List of libraries in Istanbul References Public libraries in Turkey Libraries in Istanbul 1678 establishments in the Ottoman Empire Libraries established in 1678 Fatih