The European Heritage Days events, held between September 12 and 20, 2026, were hosted by the Beyoğlu Municipality in partnership with the European Commission and the Council of Europe, and under the coordination of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. This year's global theme was designated as "Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine". The organization aimed to bring Beyoğlu’s rich historical and cultural layers to the forefront to include the district in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, bringing together leading academics and experts in the field.
 
Cultural Heritage and Urbanization Discussed at Metrohan, Beyoglu
 
As part of the activities, a panel was held on September 16, 2026, at Metrohan in collaboration with the Beyoğlu City Council and the Cihangir Beautification Association. Sharing the session with Dr. Architect Dilek Şişman, Assistant Professor Dr. Gökçe Uzgören, Deputy Director of the Research Center, presented the spatial and historical transformation stages of Cihangir from past to present.
 
Architectural Past of Cihangir and Current Conservation Efforts
 
The session thoroughly examined the urban and socio-cultural structure of the neighborhood shaped since the 15th century, the quality and styles of its architectural heritage, and the losses caused by the accelerating demolitions in recent years. At the meeting, where threats to the historical fabric and conservation approaches were discussed, the "Up-to-Date Building Inventory Study for Conservation in Cihangir" project, planned as a continuation of this effort, was also announced.