There are sixteen cities applying for the title of Italian Capital of Culture 2026. The applications sent to the Ministry of Culture contain the projects of the cities and unions of the participating municipalities, which consist of detailed timetables and lists of the individual cultural activities planned for a year, in addition to an accurate economic-financial evaluation.
By 15 December 2023, a jury of experts will evaluate the individual projects and select a maximum of ten finalists who will be called, from 14 March 2024, to present and further explore their project during a series of public hearings.
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The winner will be announced by March 29, 2024 and will be awarded the title of “Italian Capital of Culture” and will receive a financial contribution of one million euros.
The financial resources will be allocated to the achievement of the objectives set out in the candidacy project with the aim of showcasing and enhancing its cultural wealth as well as the development potential connected to the cultural heritage spread throughout the territory.
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