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The museums, galleries and historic sites of Istanbul get ready to put the best foot forward in a program of art and culture. Prepare to be enraptured, Turkish style.

The travel business is already booming in Liverpool, European City of Culture for 2008, with its Beatles connections like the Beatles Story and John Lennon Airport

Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and the Wombats are among stars helping launch Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture on 11 January 2008, and the Echo Arena next day.

Most Americans know Linz, Austria (if at all) as the home of the famous cake Linzertorte. The 2009 Cultural Capital year should change that.

The Ruhr area, once the heart of Germany's mining and steel industries, is now a vibrant cultural centre, selected as European Capital of Culture for 2010.

The opening chords of Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture will be played in January 2008 when the themed Beatles boutique Hard Days Night Hotel opens

On January 10, 2009 Linz, Austria formally received the mantle of European Capital of Culture from Liverpool, England.

The former industrial towns of Duisburg and Oberhausen in the Ruhr in Germany have changed dramatically in time for the area being European Capital of Culture 2010.

Together with 52 other towns and cities, Essen was chosen to be European Capital of Culture 2010. From heavy industry, the city's focus has switched to music and art.

As any local will tell you, Cork is the real capital. Shop on Patrick and Paul Street, travel by Bus Eireann or kiss the Blarney Stone.

Mention Liverpool and most people think of the Beatles. But travelers soon discover that Liverpool has more national museums and galleries than any other British city.

A perfect first stop in any Liverpool tour, the gorgeous, accessible space reflects the city's history with elevator ride to city views from the belltower.

Down a gravestone-lined tunnel under Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, emerge into a city garden of history, blossoms, and strange beauty. Volunteer to garden on Saturdays.

Gustav Klimt and Josef Hoffman, keen exponents of Art Nouveau and founders of the Vienna Secession, feature in a major exhibition at Tate Liverpool.

Istanbul is gearing up for a year-long programme of events in order to live up to its title of European Capital of Culture in 2010. This guide picks out the highlights

Genoa is Italy's gateway to the Mediterranean and boasts one of the largest historical centres in Europe. Art is everywhere, from church facades to hidden doorways.

Top of the range boutique hotels provide an impressive choice of accommodation in Liverpool, a popular destination for weekend visitors.

The famous Marseille stadium is located near the beach and the city centre. It is home to l'Olympique de Marseille and is France's second-biggest sports stadium.

Best known as the town where the amazing cake Linzertorte originated, Linz, Austria is a forward-looking, gay-friendly gem, an up-and-comer that's too often overlooked.

The Clipper 07-08 yacht race is a unique chance for amateur sailors to circle the globe in a 68-foot Dubois design sailboat.

Lithuania has much to celebrate in 2009: the millennium of the naming of the country, and the capital city's status as joint European Capital of Culture.

Lille is only one hour from Paris but it's a different world - smaller, friendlier, and much more accessible for travellers with disabilities.