Discover the Borderless European Capital of Culture
Nova Gorica and Gorizia share the same commitment: divided by conflicts in the past but united by friendship and cooperation in the present, the two cities have set themselves the ambitious goal of becoming the first Borderless European Capital of Culture.
Discover the natural beauty of Goriška, the emerald Soča River that flows from its Alpine source to the Adriatic delta, the vineyards of Brda, and the spectacular Vipava Valley. Explore the green architecture and modernist style of Nova Gorica, and witness the thousand-year history of Gorizia with its spectacular cathedrals and castles.
Where once there were borders to separate them, today Nova Gorica and Gorizia are connected by multilingualism, cooperation, and the intermingling of cultures, creating a modern European conurbation.
Find out where the cultural and artistic events of GO! 2025 will come to life and how to reach all the points of interest in the programme. Use the map to explore the two cities and the regions on both sides of the border.
There are several ways to get to Nova Gorica and Gorizia. Find out which means of transport you can use depending on the country or city you are coming from.
Plane
The nearest major airports are Jože Pučnik Airport (Ljubljana Airport) in Slovenia and Trieste Airport (Aeroporto di Trieste-Friuli Venezia Giulia) in Italy. From the airports, you can rent a car, take a bus or taxi to reach Nova Gorica and Gorizia.
Ljubljana Airport
Trieste Airport
Train
Slovenia
You can reach Nova Gorica by train from various cities in Slovenia and neighbouring countries. Trains connect Nova Gorica with Ljubljana and other Slovenian cities.
Train schedules
Italy
Gorizia’s train station can be reached from various cities in Italy and neighbouring countries.
Train schedules
Car
Travelling from Slovenia?
Nova Gorica is accessible via the A1 motorway.
Travelling from Italy?
Gorizia is accessible via the A4 motorway.
Bus
Bus services are also available, connecting both Nova Gorica and Gorizia to nearby towns and cities. Check with local bus companies for schedules and routes.
Bus services SL
Taxi o ride-sharing
Taxis and ride-sharing services are available, offering a convenient and flexible way to reach both cities.
Ride-sharinh SL
Taxi SL
In addition to the rich programme of cultural events, the cross-border landscape of Nova Gorica and Gorizia is home to artistic performances, sports activities, natural attractions, and gastronomic experiences that will shine even brighter under the spotlight in 2025.
