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The European Capitals of Culture programme promotes cultural growth, shared identity, and diversity in EU cities through year-long celebrations, enhancing their international visibility and revitalizing urban areas.

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Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Cultural tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Tourism strategies

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The European Commission oversees the European Capitals of Culture programme, which names towns throughout the EU to hold a year-long celebration of art and culture. Started in 1985, the goal of this effort is to encourage the cultural growth of cities, a sense of shared cultural identity, and the richness and diversity of European cultures. Every year, a competitive process is used to identify the cities that will receive funds and resources from the EU. This project is significant because it raises cities' visibility internationally, encourages travel, and aids in the social and economic revitalisation of metropolitan areas.

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