Avrupa kültür başkenti konsepti: İstanbul 2010 örneği

The European City of Culture concept was suggested by Greek Culture Minister Melina Mercouri in June 13, 1985. Positive cultural and socio-economic effects were observed in Athens after being selected the European Capital of Culture besides making the city a center of attention.In 1999, The European City of culture concept was changed to the European Capital of Culture. Beginning from 2000, financing has been provided for the project. A new selection system has been formed fort he years between 2005-2019. In selections after 2005, it has been decided to give the title to more than one city. One of the European Capitals of Culture in 2010 is İstanbul. İstanbul will display it?s culture and art activities along with other Capital of Culture Cities from Germany and Hungary.The aim of this research is to present the European Capital of Culture program and the process of selection in Istanbul as the 2010 European Capital of Culture, potential gains to be denived from and the requisite activities needed for the requisite activities needed for the success of the program.