Liverpool is the European Capital of Culture 2008.

The European Capital of Culture is a European Union project designed to highlight the culture of the continent of Europe.  Cities are selected that illustrates and deserves the title of 'Capital of Culture'. Competition is always fierce, as every city bids to showcase its contribution to the world's cultural landscape. As of 2000, the award has often gone to two or more cities, and in 2008, Liverpool shares the title with Stavanger in Norway.