Getting to know about Mons and Pilsen – European Capitals of Culture for 2015

Exciting ‘finds’: Pilsen (pic) and Mons have rich cultural offerings and diversity. Photo: AFP

Two relatively unknown cities are named European Capitals of Culture for 2015.

AS the designated European Capitals of Culture, two little known cities – Mons in Belgium and Pilsen in the Czech Republic – will host year-long festivals, art exhibits and concerts in a bid to live up to their new status and raise their tourism profile.