Herceg Novi has finished with the project preparation for candidature for the Title of Title of European Capitals of Culture, in October this year.

By submitting an application, “Herceg Novi 2021” was completed the first of three stages of applying for the Title of European Capitals of Culture.

European Capitals of Culture project was launched in 1985 and acquired for a period of one year. To the holder the title brings great benefits to the cultural, educational, sports, social and in the economic field, especially in the tourism wafers.

The right to file candidacy had only countries that are members of the EU, but by 2021 the right will have and the countries that are candidates for membership.

The decision on which country will take the Title of European Capitals of Culture will be known in 2017.