České Budějovice

Czech Republic

The candidacy come at the right time in the case of Budweis, especially with regard to the planned investment in cultural infrastructure.

After many years, it is probably the closest to its realization, e.g:
• Reconstruction of Slavia or the House of Arts.
• The City and water study, according to which the Budweis City Hall is preparing the transformation of the embankments and the rivers surroundings.
• An architectural competition for the revitalization of Senovážné Square with the possibility of a new gallery building for the Alš South Bohemian Gallery to be announced in 2021.

• Háječek is also undergoing a transformation.
• At the same time, alternative community spaces such as Žižkárna are being created.
• The city has a relatively stable and broad cultural community, and a high number of organizers and entrepreneurs in the cultural and creative industries. Their work and talent can be showcased by the European Capital of Culture project across the country and throughout Europe. Moreover, the candidacy can be a much needed boost in the difficult current situation where culture and social life are dealing with the consequences of a pandemic.

ECOC

Candidate city for 2028

Contact

www.budejovice2028.eu/en