Maribor Promises Flurry of Activity as European Capital of Culture

Ljubljana, 4 June - Maribor, Slovenia's second largest city, promises an explosion of culture as it takes the title of European Capital of Culture in 2012 along with five partner cities.

Ljubljana Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler (pictured) at the press conference after the official confirmation of Maribor as European Capital of Culture. Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Ljubljana
Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler (pictured) at the press conference after the official confirmation of Maribor as European Capital of Culture.
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Ljubljana Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler (right) and Vasko Simoniti, minister of culture (left), at the press conference after the official confirmation of Maribor as European Capital of Culture. Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Ljubljana
Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler (right) and Vasko Simoniti, minister of culture (left), at the press conference after the official confirmation of Maribor as European Capital of Culture.
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

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