Documentation Centre on European Capitals of Culture

History

Starting in 1985 with Athens, European Capital of Culture event has always been a highly popular and successful annual feature. As of the 2011 title, two cities in different Member States are twinned and they organise a variety of activities and events.

The first European capital of culture was Athens, in 1985. Since then, the event has been such a success each year that the title is now highly prized. From 2011, two cities – from two different EU countries – will be European capitals of culture.

The European capital of culture is a golden opportunity to show off Europe's cultural richness and diversity, and all the ties which link us together as Europeans. The event is so attractive that Europe's cities vie with each other fiercely for the honour of bearing the title.

For a number of years, the EU's Culture programme has helped finance the event, and will continue to do so in future. From 2012, there will be a new procedure for selecting future European capitals of culture.

Speech by EU Commissioner Vassiliou for the 25 Years ECOC Anniversary

Written by Vassiliou Androulla

Opening Speech delivered by Androulla Vassiliou, member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth in the conference on the 25th Anniversary of European Capitals of Culture.

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