Soufari Sarai

Soufari Sarai (Greek: Σουφαρί Σαράι) is a large historical building in the castle of Ioannina, Greece. It was used by the Ottomans as a cavalry school.[1] It is located on the north side of the Castle, near the Turkish Library. It is a large rectangular building with two floors of 980 square metres (10,500 sq ft) each. It was built between 1815 and 1820 by Ali Pasha.[2] It has been restored, and is used by the State Archives.[1]

View of the Soufari Sarai

References
  1. Epirus guide
  2. ESCUTIS, description of Soufari Sarai


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