These cities will be added to the 66 cities that have been European Capitals of Culture to date.
From the beginning of 2024, three cities will officially hold the title of European Capital of Culture.
These are Bad Isl-Saltzkammergut in Austria, Tartu in Estonia and Bunde in Norway.
These cities will be added to the 66 cities that have been European Capitals of Culture to date.
Throughout the year, they will host cultural events, exhibitions and shows that will highlight the richness and diversity of European cultures.
Bad Isel-Saltzkammergut looks to the past to reflect on the difficult moments of its history, but also to the future to develop more sustainable local tourism models. Tartu aspires to be an ecological city of culture that will restore trust in human proximity and highlight the power of small European cities. Bunde, Europe’s northernmost Capital of Culture to date, highlights the Arctic and Sami culture, always in close contact with nature.
The title of European Capital of Culture gives cities the opportunity to upgrade their image, promote sustainable tourism and stimulate their local and regional development through culture, while expanding their networks at European level. It also entails long-term cultural, economic and social benefits for cities and wider regions. To be selected, cities must develop a cultural program with a strong European dimension, promoting the active participation of their residents and communities.
The Commission awarded the 2024 European Capitals of Culture the Melina Mercouri Prize, worth €1.5 million, funded by the European program “Creative Europe”, in recognition of the quality of their preparatory process. More information is available here.
Katerina Plati
Source :Skai
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