| Host city | Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy |
|---|---|
| Nations participating | 48 |
| Events | 11 |
| Opening ceremony | 3 July 2005 |
| Closing ceremony | 8 July 2005 |
| Officially opened by |
Riccardo Illy President of the Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Torch lighter | Cinzia Cona |
| Main venue | Stadio Teghil |
The 2005 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival was held in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy.
The mascot for the 2005 European Youth Olympic Festival is Coki, a seagull.
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