A Borderless Celebration: Nova Gorica and Gorizia Open the European Capital of Culture

Nova Gorica Slovenian and Italian Gorizia meet to write a new cultural chapter – one without limits. On February 8, 2025, the cultural holiday in Slovenia, the twin cities host a great celebration throughout the day. Under the title from station to station, the celebrations will be revealed across the streets and squares, which have been brought to life by musicians, dancers, folklore and performance

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Nova Gurica, Slovenia, February 08, 2025 (Globe News) – in Europe SquareThe symbolic heart of both cities, The capital of European culture It will be officially opened. With the fall of the night, the lights will move to the open air phase in front of the municipal building in Nova Gurica, where An unforgettable cultural scene It will happen.

More about the official opening

During the coming months, He goes! 2025 It will bring A thousand unforgettable events To the region, including concerts, theater, art exhibitions, film shows, cooking and more.

After the large opening ceremony, March for Europe ((1-9 MayThe border crossings will turn into art, while Time without limits ((September 26-26) You will offer a feast of delightful gourmet. the An enlightened closing ceremony ((1-3 December) Both cities will light up an amazing conclusion. The prominent points also include concerts from Alexander Gadgeev Body without limitsand Dodecalology 1972-1983and epicand isolationAnd Bindti lifeCelebrating unity, creativity and cultural heritage.

The official program

He goes! 2025 It is also an opportunity to explore an area where history, modernity and amazing nature converge. Nova GuricaThe smallest city in Slovenia, proud of amazing examples of modern architecture and sitting along River together to pick upParadise for nature lovers. By train, visitors can visit Sota ValleyDiscover magic Tolmin, Kobarid and Bovec.

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During, Wine lovers and food lovers You can indulge in two wonderful wine regions:

Fiba ValleyOften called Provence SlovenianFamous for the chrome farms, cut from the sun
Poetic scene Goriška BRDAWith exceptional beauty and wine.

To move The capital of European culture easily, we invite you to use Wherever you go! – Go! 2025 Web applicationWho keeps you aware of the latest events, presentations and cultural events, or Bulevar appWhich uses the augmented reality to bring the past and present to Nova Gurica and Georizia to life.

the Slovenian Tourism Council Participate deeply in promoting going! 2025, recognition of art and culture as a major topic 2024-2025 Promotional activities.