Johansson, Maria2011-09-162011-09-162011-09-16http://hdl.handle.net/2077/26836This graduate essay treats how the cultural heritage of Gothenburg is mediated in different respect. The various sources that have been studied are literary such as guidebooks and books that tell the history of Gothenburg. Internet pages and citywalks have also been studied, as well as the information the visitor can extract in the area. The introduction presents the subject of the essay, as well as its significance. In the second chapter is the mediation of the history behind cultural heritage as well as its present interpretation described. Therefore, in chapter three, is a short version of the history of Gothenburg described. The main part of the essay, the main examination, is treated in chapter four where literary sources, citywalks and signs in the area are examined. Chapter four ends with a suggestion of how the cultural heritage in Västra Nordstaden could in a better way be mediated to residents and visitors in Gothenburg. The results and concluding discussion in chapter five reflects on what was represented in chapter four. It is important that everyone is aware of our cultural heritage so it can be preserved into the future as something sustainable. A different way for Västra Nordstaden to show off their cultural heritage is also discussed in this chapter. The act of cultural heritage says that it´s a national affair to preserve our cultural heritage to the future and that everyone is involved in doing so. Therefore, it should be approachable for everyone to assimilate the cultural heritage, and not just one part of it but everythingsweCultural heritagerepresentationmediation of cultural heritageinformation signsText