European cities and capitals of culture

In 2003 the European Commission launched a tender to commission an analysis and synthesis of the events "European Capital/City of Culture" and "Cultural Months" for the years 1995 to 2004, on the basis of documented information. Within this context, Palmer/Rae Associates was selected to carry out the study. This report provides a single source of information for organisers of European Capitals of Culture, municipalities and governments, cultural operators, researchers and journalists and others interested in this and related topics. It also offers a basis for future policy-making in the field. The study focuses on the organisational and financing aspects as well as the social, economical and cultural impacts. It is divided into two parts: Part I contains a synthesis on numerous aspects of the "European Capital of Culture" event and its impacts. Part II contains individual city reports for the 29 cities that formed part of the study.