Europe Cultural Capitals
The latest annual Europe cultural capitals include Linz and Vilnius. Linz is the third largest city in Austria. Vilnius happens to be the largest city as well as the capital city of Lithuania. The two cities are separated by a fine border of Czech Republic and Poland. Travelers will be glad to know that both the cities are quite near to each other. One can actually experience both the Europe cultural capitals in one trip. In the year 2008, Liverpool, situated in England and Stavanger, situated in Norway, were made the Europe cultural capitals.
Vilnius city got its name from the Vilnia River. The old city of Vilnius is surrounded by huge walls. These walls were built around six hundred years ago. The city has a total of nine city gates. The Vilnius City truly deserves to become the Europe Cultural Capital as it demonstrates variety of cultures in many ways. For instance, languages from various cultures are spoken in this city. These languages include Latin, Russian, Turkic, Old Slavonic, Lithuanian, Polish, German and Yiddish. All these clusters have made remarkable influence on the city’s architecture, trade and culture. This Europe cultural capital is definitely the blend of variety and originality. You will see the European touch in every aspect of life in the city of Vilnius. The city now, demonstrates the contemporary Europe. But the ancient architecture is perfectly intact and kept alive for tourist attraction from all over the world. The city has made special arrangements for tourists for the present year. The European cultural capital has planned to organize the International Alternative Cultural Festival in May, 2009. Be it sports or literature, the Europe cultural capital has it all ready for you. You just can not miss the city’s pomp and show this year.
Linz is situated on the banks of River Danube, West of Vienna, Austria. The city has beautiful scenery. It surely justifies becoming the Europe cultural capital for the reason that the city has the entire cultural heritage intact. This city was founded by the Romans which is a proof enough for the splendid architecture and culture of the city. It was first known as Letina by the Romans. The city has plenty to offer this cultural year. It is organizing the Annual Crossing Europe Film Festival too. Linz is known for drama, music, art and craft. It has the beautiful Lentos art Museum. The city also offers the arts Electronica Festival and the Linz Fest.
This post was written by admin on March 2009
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Austra is one of my favourite europe countries. I also think Linz deserves to become one of the europe cultural capitals. It is a great city!
Vilnius is nice. I also liked the ex – europe cultural capital, Sibiu. It is located in Romania.
as an europe tourist, i also think linz deserves to be one of the europe cultural capitals. austria is one of the greatest europe countries.
I don’t understand why we need europe cultural capitals. why do we have to choose a so-called cultural capital from the europe countries? What’s the point of it?
I think there are other europe countries that deserve to be chosen the europe cultural capitals. I don’t think Vilnius and Linz are the best choice. But maybe that’s just me.
Brad, what’s the problem with those europe cultural capitals? I don’t see why they shouldn’t be chosen. Not only a europe tourist would agree, but also european citizens.
Europe countries are very diverse. Which is the reason why lots of countries would deserve to be the europe cultural capitals.
That’s the opinion of a humble europe tourist.
I did not get to spend much time in Austria whene I was there, but from what I have seen it is nice. I have heard some great things about Linx as well. I do not really know much about any other cities in Austria, so I have none to suggest. Maybe Bregenz?
I agree with Veronica. Europe has so much diversity to it. Why limit is to only a few cultural capitals? I can see many great cities having the rights to own this title. But then it is not fair to others that are just as great.