With a population of 500,000, the Rouen Normandy Metropolis is marked by the contrast between urban and rural, by its industrial and agricultural fabric and by its many and varied heritages.
With almost 400,000 inhabitants, Novi Sad is one of the fastest-growing cities in the region. The city has experienced nine state formations and various social systems in the last century.
Matera is a city in the South of Italy with 62.000 inhabitants.
The northern bank area of Mashhad spans approximately 5,000 hectares and is inhabited by 150,000 residents of the Mashhad metropolis.
With around 64,000 inhabitants, Granollers is characterised by its industrial character from the 20th century. The dismantling of traditional industry forced it to diversify its economy and, today, it is also marked by its cultural and creative character.
Makati, located in the heart of Metropolitan Manila, pulses with a vibrant cultural scene: with an eclectic array of art galleries, theaters, and museums, and with music reverberating through Makati’s streets, with live performances and city’s festivals and events.
Esch-sur-Alzette is the second largest city in Luxembourg, despite its size (14.35 km2) and its 36,220 inhabitants. Esch is a mixed community, with 57% of its inhabitants of 130 nationalities, half of whom work across the border.
With a population of 144,472, Trois-Rivières is the main cultural hub of the Mauricie region. It’s a dynamic city, with a number of notable cultural and academic institutions, as well as numerous festivals.
The Municipality of Ramallah’s initiative to develop a participatory Cultural Policy, finalized in March 2022, reflects an understanding of culture as a tool for resilience and resistance.
Lisbon is a city with a vibrant cultural life with traditional venues, unconventional venues, private not-for-profit cultural associations/foundations, and public cultural companies.