Abstract

The administrative functions of intangible cultural heritage are exercised at several levels. Besides the regulations of the code, which focus on cultural heritage in its tangibility, there are 'extra-code' instruments deriving from international regulations. This approach, also caused by the difficulty of legal framing of the notion of intangible cultural heritage, has for a long time encouraged greater attention to tangible cultural assets. In recent times, however, also as a consequence of emergency events, the intangible perspective takes on an more relevant role and leads to reflection on the potential of the instruments available.