One year, two cities
Each year, the EU designates one (or more) city as a European Capital of Culture. Since Athens in 1985, more than 60 cities have held the title, from Pécs to Galway, Plovdiv to Esch-sur-Alzette. The selection is competitive and lasts up to 8 years (4 years of bidding and prep + 1 host year + follow-up). The point is not…