Identity

Chapter 1

Catalonia: regional vs national

The region’s struggle with self-determination is almost as old as the region itself, and it all came to a standstill earlier this month when a vote was held on its independence.

Chapter 2

Turin: urban features

Many cities take their biggest, boldest monument as a symbol – but for the famously modest Turinese municipal identity comes by way of a much smaller and humbler element.

Chapter 3

Istanbul: makers in the city

Istanbul is a city of many layers and the way its neighbourhoods are organised is a reflection of the cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled this city.

Chapter 4

Vienna: work it

In the case of Vienna identity is all about the city’s typical professions. With that in mind, we look at the stalwart of the city’s hospitality industry: the Viennese waiter.