European Capital of Culture

Banner promoting Liverpool as European Capital of Culture in 2008

The European Capital of Culture is a city designated by the European Union for a period of one calendar year during which it is given a chance to showcase its cultural life and cultural development. A number of European cities have used the City of Culture year to transform their cultural base and, in doing so, the way in which they are viewed internationally.

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List of European Cities/Capitals of Culture

Past years

Current year

Future years

According to the official EU website[1]. From 2014 to 2019, only the countries have been chosen, based on the rotation system.

See also

References

  1. Official EU website

External links