Liverpool European City of Culture 2008
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Liverpool is gearing up for the glare of the cultural spotlight as it’ll be the 2008 European Capital of Culture. It’s been voted one of the top 10 must see destinations in 2008 by Expedia.
Liverpool at night by JochenB
The concept of the “Capital of Culture” was launched by the European Union in 1985 to allow the designated city to showcase it’s cultural offerings and often accompanying a planned change in image and perception of the city. Glasgow’s 1990 stint as a city of culture, certainly did a lot to enhance the city’s shift away for it’s rough, grimy industrial image.
I was last in Liverpool about 6 years ago. Do you think you’ll be more likely to go there because of the Capital of Culture publicity and events? I agree with James Collard when he comments that going for a weekend break in Liverpool doesn’t quite have the same enticing ring of destinations such as Barcelona or Berlin. However I’m a great believer that many UK residents too readily dismiss the UK for short breaks and holidays. The first reaction for a leisure trip is to jump on a plane, fueled by the availability of cheap flights. Even if the flight is cheap you’re still going to spend the best part of two days out of a short break getting to the airport, checking in, hanging around the airport, waiting for luggage and then the final leg to your destination, all to be repeated a couple of days later.
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November 14th, 2007 at 6:42 am
Hi there, I’m from Argentina and my friend and I went to Liverpool in January 2006. We were geniunely surprised at the amazing view of the city just as we got out of the train station. We were not prepared to see that fabulous city; I must confess we had an erronous concept of Liverpool. I’m glad we did, as the surprise was even more pleasant. I’m looking forward to visitng Liverpool in 2008 and I’ll be prepared to be surprised again.
November 14th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
It’s amazing to think that my blog is being read in Argentina, Amalia. The internet can make the world a small place. Glad to hear that you were impressed by Liverpool.
January 7th, 2008 at 11:34 am
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January 11th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
“amazing to think that my blog is being read in Argentina”
Good job someone is ;)
January 13th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
I can’t wait to visit Liverpool. When would you say is the best time now? Cheers
January 23rd, 2008 at 7:44 pm
who voted in this for livepool
January 23rd, 2008 at 7:46 pm
yeah what idiot said no not millan or paris livepool
January 23rd, 2008 at 11:13 pm
It doesn’t appear that there is any voting I read that each member of the EU can select a city in their country when it is their alloted year to host the event.
March 11th, 2008 at 4:34 am
I agree, Liverpool is an absolutely amazing city. I think it rivals any other major European city easily in terms of beauty. I tip it to be the next Barcelona. Theyre currently building a 1 billion pound development in the centre which will be finished in Sept, wait until you see it then. Ill certainly be visiting again…definately my favourite UK city.
March 11th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Thanks for your comment, David, I really must get to Liverpool soon.
March 11th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Karen, Id definately recommend going for the August Bank holiday weekend “Beatles Festival” . It promises to be something really special this year with bands playing at the entrance to the spectactular Kingsway tunnel (The old one facing St Georges Hall) Also half of the new development (The biggest of its kind under constuction in Europe) will be open followed by the rest a month later. Drop me a line before you go and ill be happy to make some recommendations, bars, restaurants etc.