İSTANBUL DIRECTORATE OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

Heritage Registered In the UNESCO World Heritage List for İstanbul

In order to make intangible cultural heritage more visible, to raise awareness of its importance and to support dialogue in respect of cultural diversity, a representative list of humanity's intangible cultural heritage is prepared, updated and published, at the request of States Parties.

Türkiye, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Register has registered on the UNESCO List of 18 elements with most elements are among the top 5 countries. The 6 elements included in the UNESCO list are also included in the İstanbul Inventory. These elements are listed below.


 Meddahlık - Public Storytelling (2008) 
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Mevlevi Sema Ceremony (2008)

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3  Karagöz (2009)

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 4   Ebru - Turkish Art of Marbling (2013)
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5  Miniature Art (2014)

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6 Spring Celebration (2017)

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7 Traditional Turkish Archery (2018)

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8  Traditional Intelligence and Strategy Game: Mangala/Göçürme (2019) 14-geleneksel-zeka-ve-strateji-oyunu-mangala-gocurme.jpg



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