Two Czech cities finalists for European Capital of Culture 2028

The Czech cities of Broumov and České Budějovice have been chosen as finalists for European Capital of Culture 2028. Brno, Liberec, and Chomutov had also been in the running but were not chosen. The final winner will be chosen next year.

The title of European Capital of Culture is awarded annually by the European Union to two cities in EU member states. The award is an opportunity for cities to present their cultural life and its development, and tends to bring with it an influx of tourists, cultural  and socio-economic development and the transformation of the city.