About this part of the city
Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum
Living UNESCO-aligned heritage museum in Hamamönü established with Gazi University, dedicated to storytelling, folk arts, and oral traditions.
Operating inside a restored historic mansion in Hamamönü, established in collaboration with Gazi University’s Department of Turkish Folklore.
Visitors experience live performances of traditional Turkish storytelling (meddah), shadow puppetry (Karagöz), block printing, and folk games.
Key Highlights
- Traditionelles Schattentheater Karagöz & Hacivat


