European Capital of Culture – Changing the Fate of Cities?
Author: SIMONE PEKELSMA
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European Capital of Culture – Changing the Fate of Cities?
BY: SIMONE PEKELSMA*
Cities generally consider being a ‘European Capital of Culture’ as an honour. They see it as an opportunity to be in the spotlight for one full year and celebrate the riches of their city. Since its launch in 1983, the European Capital of Culture (ECoC) project has developed into a prestigious event that has supposedly been able to change the fate of cities.
Being an ECoC is believed to have many positive e ...
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2011-05-02 11:53:27
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