The cellar of Nuruosmaniye Mosque, one of the elegant examples of Ottoman baroque architecture, is transformed into a place where art and history intersect with the 3rd International Yeditepe Biennial. This historical space, which attracts attention with its arched corridors and chambers, will be presented to art lovers within the scope of the biennial.

The cellar of Nuruosmaniye Mosque, one of the rare works of Ottoman baroque architecture, becomes a new art spot within the scope of the 3rd International Yeditepe Biennial. This unique venue, which has been closed for years, is opened for the discovery of art lovers with the biennial.

Located in Çemberlitaş, one of the historical centres of Istanbul, Nuruosmaniye Mosque and Complex is among the monumental buildings reflecting the aesthetic understanding of the Ottoman Empire. The underground cellar of the mosque, consisting of arched corridors and chambers, remained a secluded treasure for years. Now, within the scope of the Yeditepe Biennial, it turns into a venue where history and art are intertwined.

While the Biennial brings together interpretations of classical and contemporary art in different disciplines, the architectural texture of Nuruosmaniye gains a new dimension thanks to the works of art. Artists create a site-specific narrative by exhibiting their works in this historical atmosphere. The mystical atmosphere of the cellar integrates with the theme of the biennial and offers visitors a different art experience.

Nuruosmaniye, which carries the Ottoman understanding of art and architecture to the present day, is becoming one of the living venues of art with the Yeditepe Biennial. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a historical building and experience art in a different context. This special venue, which is important in Istanbul's cultural heritage, invites art lovers to a journey where the past and the present meet thanks to the biennial.