The European Capital of Culture is a designation that the European Commission attributes every year to two cities in different European countries.
Every three years, a European third city that is not a part of the EU also receives the designation. During the year in which the cities are European Capitals of Culture, they develop an intense cultural agenda that brings new creative energy into their territory and region.
In addition to boosting the local cultural ecosystem, the European Capital of Culture promotes the regeneration of cities and reinforces their international recognition, while also contributing to a greater sense of belonging in their inhabitants and renewing the city’s touristic potential.