San Sebastian named culture capital 2016

The Basque city of San Sebastian, known for its shell-shaped bay and annual film festival, has been selected as one of two European Culture Capitals in 2016, Spain’s culture ministry said last Tuesday. The northeastern city was among six Spanish cities...

The Basque city of San Sebastian, known for its shell-shaped bay and annual film festival, has been selected as one of two European Culture Capitals in 2016, Spain’s culture ministry said last Tuesday.

The northeastern city was among six Spanish cities in the running for the prestigious tourist-friendly title and the chance to host a series of cultural events. It will share the 2016 title with the Polish city of Wroclaw.

Cities designated EU culture capitals traditionally organise exhibits, concerts and artistic performances throughout the calendar year to mark the occasion.

The title has been given out since 1985 on a rotating basis through EU member states.

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