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Cities and heritage

Can cities speak of their own heritage?

In this video, we will travel around the world to look at how different cities speak of their heritage.

We mention cases ranging from Rome to Shanghai and Barcelona in order to explore the sources that cities draw on to define and promote their heritage.

What do you see as the sources of heritage in your own city?

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Cultural Heritage and the City

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