Essen / Ruhr · Germany · 2010
Source: Essen / Ruhr 2010
A bid book states what a city promised. It is evidence of intent, not of what was delivered.
Essen was selected as European Capital of Culture 2010 to showcase the Ruhr region's transformation from Europe's largest industrial area into a vibrant cultural metropolis. The program includes over 2200 cultural projects spanning theatre, music, visual arts, heritage sites, and
