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The European Capital of Culture initiative has showed great potential in fostering cultural diplomacy within Europe. Firstly it contributes to highlighting the richness and diversity of cultures in Europe, increasing European citizens' sense of belonging to a common cultural area. In the second instance, it also celebrates the cultural features Europeans share, and increases the contribution of culture to the development of cities. | The European Capital of Culture initiative has showed great potential in fostering cultural diplomacy within Europe. Firstly it contributes to highlighting the richness and diversity of cultures in Europe, increasing European citizens' sense of belonging to a common cultural area. In the second instance, it also celebrates the cultural features Europeans share, and increases the contribution of culture to the development of cities. | ||
In addition to this, experience has shown that this unique and successful initiative has proven an excellent opportunity for regenerating cities and raising their international profile, whilst also enhancing the image of cities in the eyes of the Europeans, boosting tourism and, in other words, improving European cultural and economic growth. | In addition to this, experience has shown that this unique and successful initiative has proven an excellent opportunity for regenerating cities and raising their international profile, whilst also enhancing the image of cities in the eyes of the Europeans, boosting tourism and, in other words, improving European cultural and economic growth. | ||
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