Linz - Host City to Europe

2009 will be an annus mirabilis for Linz. In that year the capital of Upper Austria will be the European Capital of Culture, together with Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. The concept of the European Capital of Culture dates back to 1985, and the magnetic pull associated with it has been on the increase ever since. This is because cultural capitals showcase European diversity and offer a wonderful opportunity to let that diversity make a major impact.