Once again, European authorities have chosen to highlight lesser-known cities and regions in their annual celebration of cultural heritage in Europe. Every year since 1985, the European Union ...

This year the cities of Trenčín in Slovakia and Oulu in Finland took the helm as Europe’s cultural beacon cities. As the Old Continent redefines its role on the global geopolitical stage, the European ...

Three European cities you may never have heard of will soon come under the global spotlight as Europe’s latest Capitals of Culture. Estonia’s Tartu, Austria’s Bad Ischl and Norway’s Bodø will present ...

One of the best things about the European Capital of Culture designation, which is awarded every year by the EU, is that it often shines a light on lesser-known cities and regions on the Continent.

Travel experts have unveiled a mix of iconic and offbeat European itineraries that blend scenic road trips, lesser-known beach escapes, and culturally rich cities. Routes span from Italy’s Dolomites ...

In just four months’ time, Oulu will be European Capital of Culture, together with 39 partner municipalities across Northern Finland. The programme, created with more than 500 cultural organisations, ...