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Capital of Culture

Maribor 2012 Summer Spectacle Kicks Off

2012-05-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Europe’s Capital of Culture 2012 is bracing itself for an action packed two weeks as Maribor kicks of its summer celebrations in style with a mix of conceptual art, equestrianism and avant-garde pop.

Tags: Capital of Culture, conceptual art, Dirtday!, European Capital of Culture, Koji Tatsuno, Laurie Anderson, Maribor 2012, New Platform of Creativity, The Way of the Rider

Sibiu – Where Romania’s Past Meets the Present

2012-03-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Romania’s European Capital of Culture in 2007, Sibiu is not only an important cultural center of Romania, but one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

Tags: Capital of Culture, Carpathian mountains, Europe towns, famous places, Romania places, Romania tourism, Romania travel, Romanian destinations, Romanian history, Sibiu, Transylvania

Belgrade European Capital of Culture 2020 Bid Given Boost

2012-02-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Belgrade

The city of Belgrade’s bid to land the honor of Europe’s Capital of Culture for 2020 has been given a strong boost after the mayor of Athens announced that he would support the Serbian capital’s candidacy.

Tags: Aleksander Pekovic, Belgrade 2020, Belgrade bid, Belgrade European capital of culture, Beograd 2020, Beograd 2020 Organization Committee, Capital of Culture, European Capital of Culture, Giorgos Kaminis, mayor of Athens

Maribor Kicks Off European Capital of Culture Party

2012-01-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

European Capital of Culture

Out with the old, in with the new – with the dawn of the new year now fully upon us, it’s once again time for Europe to hand over one of its most prestigious awards. This month sees the title of Europe’s “Capital of Culture” handed over to not one, but two cities – the Slovakian capital of Maribor and the northern city of Guimarães, in Portugal.

Tags: Capital of Culture, ECOC, Europe's Capital of Culture, European Capital of Culture, Guimarães, Maribor, Marij Kogoj, Markku Haanpaa, MIO, Mirabor International Orchestra, slovenia, Slovenia capital, Slovenian capital

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