Department for Culture Media and Sport
uk city of culture
Derry/Londonderry will be UK City of Culture 2013.
Derry/Londonderry will deliver a substantial programme of cultural activity which will lead to a demonstrable step-change in the city, and a lasting legacy.
The other three shortlited cities were:
City of Culture 2013 aims to build on the success of Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture 2008, which had significant social and economic benefits for the area.