The Cityof the Popes is today a proud cultural center, home of one of Europe's greatest arts festivals, and all year round a lively and cheerful town of good cafe, art galleries, and fashionable shops.
Despite it's reputation, the city is home to no art festivals. 
mnli hypothesis: Despite it's reputation, the city is home to no art festivals.  premise: The Cityof the Popes is today a proud cultural center, home of one of Europe's greatest arts festivals, and all year round a lively and cheerful town of good cafe, art galleries, and fashionable shops.