DISCOVER EUROPE 2026
Since 2004, Discover Europe has been evolving, growing, and inspiring. This year, we continue the tradition, inviting students to showcase their creativity in four unique categories: DISCOVER nature.
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CATEGORIES EXPLAINED
Nature
Europe’s landscapes range from the glacial silence of the North to the sun-drenched shores of the South. Discover Nature invites you to experience the awe of the natural world that coexists with human civilization. Capture untamed wilderness, gentle rivers, ancient forests, or the subtle beauty of dawn over a mountain pass. The focus is on the harmony and fragility of ecosystems, the seasons that transform the land, and the contrasts that make every region distinct. It’s an ode to the rhythms and resilience of nature - the original artist of Europe.
People
Europe’s greatest masterpiece is its people. Discover People celebrates human stories - spontaneous smiles, vibrant traditions, everyday life, and faces that reflect a thousand cultures meeting on one continent. It’s a tribute to diversity and shared humanity, to moments of connection, belonging, and individuality. Portray the spirit of communities, friendships born across borders, and emotions that speak louder than words. From bustling marketplaces and cultural festivals to tranquil portraits and fleeting glances, this category honours the people who make Europe alive.
Architecture
Across Europe, every street tells a story carved in stone, steel, and glass. Discover Architecture encourages you to explore the continent’s breathtaking urban and rural landscapes - from the timeless arches of Roman aqueducts to the expressive minimalism of modern design. This category captures how people shape their surroundings and how, in turn, those spaces define us. Think of intricate ornamentation on historical cathedrals, rhythmic symmetry of Gothic facades, colourful townhouses on cobbled squares, or the quiet charm of local homes tucked between mountain ridges. It’s about lines, textures, and perspectives that embody Europe’s diversity and evolution.
Flavours
Flavour is memory, identity, and celebration. Discover Flavours, the newest category of Discover Europe, invites you to explore the continent through its culinary richness - the shared tables, farm markets, bakeries, vineyards, and street corners where taste connects people. This category goes beyond food; it’s about the stories behind each recipe, the gestures of those who cook, and the traditions passed from generation to generation. Every meal becomes a window into local life, revealing customs, rituals, and values rooted in centuries of history.From Mediterranean aromas and Alpine cheeses to Baltic pastries and Balkan spices, each dish carries the essence of a place and its people. Through food, we discover how cultures express hospitality, mark special moments, and preserve heritage. Through photography, you can evoke sensations and atmospheres that need no words to be understood - just the universal language of flavour and tradition.This category will be voted on by the public through our website, giving everyone the chance to celebrate the most captivating taste of Europe captured through the photographer’s lens.
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