The European Capital of Culture is an EU project designed to highlight the culture of the continent - selecting a city that illustrates and deserves the title of 'Capital of Culture'. The European Capital of Culture is a city designated by the European Union for a period of one year during which it is given a chance to showcase its cultural life and cultural development. A number of European cities have used the City of Culture year to transform their cultural base and, in doing so, the way in which they are viewed internationally.

Pécs, Hungary and Istambul, Turkey

They're Vilnius, Lithuania and Linz, Austria.

The European Capital of Culture is a title given to a European city each year by the European Union. In 2012, the winners are Guimarães, Portugal and Maribor, Slovenia.

capital culture is the culture in the capital