Birmingham is the most populated city in the state of Alabama and an important major metropolis in the American South. The city was founded in 1871 and quickly began to develop thanks to the fact that it was home to significant limestone, iron, and coal resources, all of which are necessary for the production of steel.

Today, Birmingham is Alabama’s cultural capital, with many large performing arts theaters, several well-attended annual festivals, and lots of museums, including the biggest art museum in the Southeast, the Birmingham Museum of Art. It is also the site of several universities and colleges, which add to the life and energy of the city.

Birmingham events:
- Fiesta BHAM - September 28th, 2024
- Sidewalk Film Festival - August
- Magic City Classic - October 26th, 2024
- Birmingham ArtWalk - Every September

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