Nova Gorica and Gorizia: Situated on the border between Italy and Slovenia, these two towns have become intertwined

Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026

Voxeurop

Nova Gorica and Gorizia, once divided by a border, explore shared history and cultural unity.

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Nova Gorica and Gorizia were chosen as the inaugural European Capital of Borderless Culture because they represent a unique location where the concept of a border is both deeply ingrained and absent from the landscape. Nova Gorica, a post-WWII Yugoslav town, contrasts sharply with the ancient city of Gorizia, which was part of the Habsburg Empire. A barbed-wire fence once divided the two, a relic of the Cold War that was dismantled after Slovenia joined the EU and the Schengen area in 2007. While the cities now coexist harmoniously, historical tensions remain, evidenced by the presence of symbols honoring opposing political figures. Despite hopes for complete integration, the border remains a tangible reality, as highlighted by the reintroduction of checks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The cross-border cultural project aims to overcome these physical and mental divisions by exploring shared memories and histories.

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