As of now, around 8 million tourists arrive in Brighton each year. The Brighton Pier and the Royal Pavilion are still the city's most significant attractions. It should be noted, however, that it was during the last ten years that a real cultural breakthrough took place in the city. Nowadays, Brighton's status of a seaside resort is only a tiny part of its true value.
Brighton and Hove was endowed with city status in 2000. Today, it can boast of endless cultural diversity, being a stronghold of world arts, club culture, music scene, night club movement, trade and dining service. What makes the city particularly attractive is its absolutely tolerant and benevolent environment. This is one of the few places where gay community enjoys relative peace. Brighton has been a breeding ground for many celebrities, so this is a truly bohemian city.
Brighton seems to be moving toward further achievements in a determined and straightforward way. Recently, an advanced library was built in the North Laine district for the new Cultural Quarter. Two state-of-the-art hotels are planned to be erected here and in the new Urbal Village, in Brighton Station's vicinity. The City Council has granted the construction of the Brighton i-360 seafront observation mast near the West Pier. The mast will be equipped with an aerodynamic pod designed for 100 people, which will go 492ft (150m) high up, so that people can admire the breath-taking panoramic view of the city and the boundless expanses of sea. Its opening is planned for summer 2008.
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