Cities
- #10 Seville Seville is one of Spain's largest and most beautiful cities, known for its breathtaking Moorish architecture and the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. However, what truly sets Seville apart is the city's pervasive and vibrant relationship with music and dance.
- #11 Nova Gorica Gorizia The wars may have divided the city, but the power of friendship and a sense of belonging have proven stronger. Now, Nova Gorica in Slovenia and Gorizia in Italy are set to be reunited, at least in cultural terms.
- #12 Tampere Rovaniemi Town of workers, Moomins and saunas, Tampere boasts two of Finland main export items. Speaking of export, the capital of Lapland, Veszprém’s twin city and, last but not least, abode of Santa, Rovaniemi joins InterUrban's programme series.
- #13 Elefsina Once a magnificent ancient city known as Eleusis, it is now perceived by many as merely a agglomeration of Athens and a forsaken graveyard without any notable attractions. However, in 2023, this perception will undergo a radical transformation. Similar to Veszprém, Elefsina will become the European Capital of Culture and will utilize this significant year.
- #14 Kingston Port city of the Carribean, former trading centre of the British Empire, a capital of one million, crucible of cultures and peoples from which new trends emerge – the rich layers of Kingston are best told through music.
- #15 Bodø Bodø's journey to its 2024 title cut through a thicket of preconceptions and administrative hurdles, and made it from boring to bustling. How can a fishing town above the Arctic cirlcle become Cultural Capital of Europe? Bodø's journey to its 2024 title cut through a thicket of preconceptions and administrative hurdles, and made it from boring to bustling.
- #16 Praia Praia, the capital city of Cape Verde, is a vibrant hub of musical creativity and expression.
- #17 Skopje The history of the capital of North Macedonia, once the techno capital of Yugoslavia, has been a challenging one.
- #18 Brno Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic, offers a vibrant nightlife with bustling bars and clubs hosting lively concerts and dynamic performances.