Marseille Provence 2013

Abstract

This chapter explores Marseille as a trading space between major cities along the Mare Nostrum. It notes the struggles of Marseille to achieve the Capital of Culture status alongside Košice in 2013. Due to geography, divisions created a rift between the impoverished and wealthy inhabitants. Thus, Marseille worked as a mediator of exchanges between north and south regions, while Košice focused on bridging the gap between eastern and western regions. A part of Marseille's urban transformation was thanks to the series of buildings designed by renowned architects. The chapter notes how millions-worth of effort was hoped to help the facelift of Marseille despite the rifts and displacements of its citizens.