2010 European Capital of Culture

In the 80's, the pre-European Union came together and started a program called the European Capital of Culture. This highlighted a city that exemplified its own, its country's and Europe's culture through various means. These are preordained like the Olympics, so we already know who the next few years' winners will be. For 2010, it will Istanbul, Turkey (Check out the website for more).

Turkey is a perfect recipient for the award considering it truly is THE bridge between the Arab and the Western worlds. It highlights what could be if both sides would stand down in their various conflicts. Istanbul, in particular, is very tolerant of all religions and has one of the most amazing religious sights in the world, the Hagia Sophia (pictured below).


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