European Capital Of Culture - What's It All About

The European Cultural Capital of variations on an annual basis. Each EU country has in turn, the European Capital of Culture (ECC) within its borders. The nation is on a rotation basis, but there is great competition between cities and regions of the country designated for the honor of being named as ECC. The decision came three years to allow time for preparation. The reason for each town to be named, as there will be millions of euros in investment, both domestic and European Union. The region will also be named ECC million from 500,000 visitors during the extra year as European Capital of Culture. Cities are invited to submit their proposals and the reasons should be elected. The national government makes the decision on which city deserves the title more, even if the decision is based partly on which cities can benefit more from financial investments. In 2005, Cork, Ireland was the European City of Culture. The roads have improved, a purification system installed, and hundreds of thousands of extra visitors came to Cork to spend their money. Were treated with live musical, theatrical and extravagant popular throughout the year. Patras in Greece in 2006 was chosen as European City of Culture. Patras is about 90 kilometers west of Athens. Flights, car hire and accommodation are easily available, just search online, or ask your travel agent. In 2007 Hermannstadt Sibiu, Romania was chosen for the European Capital of Culture. Hermannstadt is the German name of Sibiu. The city is the largest center of German culture in Romania. Located in the forests of Transylvania, Sibiu legend is fast becoming the center of the Romanian tourism industry in the developing world. European Capital of Culture 2008, Liverpool in England. Liverpool is a historic city, whose wealth is based on his door. The port of Liverpool, still exists but is less important. Liverpool is famous for being the home of the Beatles, but has a wonderful architecture. Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral is beyond rare, but absolutely mind blowing inside. You'll find a mile uphill, behind Lime Street Station, the main railway station. Liverpool has an excellent public transport system and taxis environment. Liverpool is famous for his wit and quick wit. The airport is small, but the city is within easy reach of Manchester Airport by his rival, also