The European Region of Gastronomy is a title given every year to one or more cities or regions in Europe. The title is awarded by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT).[1][2]





Goals
[edit]The goal of the project is to contribute to the better quality of life by:
- raising awareness about the importance of cultural and food uniqueness
 - stimulating creativity and gastronomic innovation
 - educating for better nutrition
 - improving sustainable tourism standards
 - highlighting distinctive food cultures
 - strengthening community well-being[1]