Pilsen, European Capital of Culture 2015

Pilsen, European Capital of Culture 2015

1. Context

Pilsen is the 4th largest city in Czech Republic. It is located in western Bohemia. The city was founded on the confluence of 4 rivers in 1295. Its population is 165,000 inhabitants.

Batik culture based sustainable development of creative economy

Batik culture based sustainable development of creative economy

1. Context

The location of Pekalongan City is strategic, being located on the national north coast highway (Pantura) of the island of Java, connecting the cities of Jakarta (384 km to the west), Semarang and Surabaya (488 km to the east).

Reemdoogo music garden, Ouagadougou

Reemdoogo music garden, Ouagadougou

1. Context

The capital city of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, has a population of 1,500,000 inhabitants, of which 60% are less than 25 years old. It is a gateway city made up of several ethnic groups whose mix forms a very cosmopolitan city.

The creative quarter project of Nottingham

The creative quarter project of Nottingham

1. Context

Nottingham is an English post-industrial city, governed by a unitary local authority. In 2013, Nottingham had an estimated population of 310,837 residents, with the wider urban area having a population of 729,977, making it the largest in the East Midlands.

Nevşehir, «The largest underground settlement of the world»

Nevşehir, «The largest underground settlement of the world»

1. Context

Nevşehir is considered an important city in Turkey due to its natural cultural and historical features. The underground cities, stone houses, interior decorations and church wall paintings bring cultural tourism in to the forefront.

Cultural policy of Milan

Cultural policy of Milan

1. Context

Milan is an Italian municipality and is the capital of the homonymous province and capital of the region of Lombardy.

Makati Poblacion heritage conservation project

Makati Poblacion heritage conservation project

1. Context

Makati is known as the Philippines’ most progressive city, being home to the country’s most affluent families, most foreign corporations operating in the country, and diplomats.

"Rome in Lugo - ARDE LVCVS (Burn Lugo)"

"Rome in Lugo - ARDE LVCVS (Burn Lugo)"

1. Context

Lugo is a municipality in Spain, and capital city of the district and province of the same name. It is situated in the northwest part of the country, in the autonomous community of Galicia. It boasts the title of The Most Noble and Loyal City.