GO!2025: Čezmejna evropska prestolnica kulture le korak stran od doline Soče

Multimedijska razstava „Lasciapassare Prepustnica“ – Zgodovina in spomini obmejnega mesta

It’s a museum at Rafut pass and offers a photographic and multimedia exhibition exploring the history of Gorizia, Nova Gorica, and their border – passing it was not always as easy as it is today. Inside you will see video interviews recounting personal stories from both sides of the border that symbolize the division between Italy and Yugoslavia. Do not miss it while visiting European Capital of Culture.

Museum on the Border – Museum Collection Pristava and Escape room

Museum Collection Pristava is part of the European Capital of Culture project named Museum on the Border, showcasing the history of smuggling in the Goriška region after World War II. The exhibition Na šverc! explores how locals secretly transported goods across the Slovenia-Italy border to improve their living standards. Smugglers hid items under clothes, in vehicles, or other unexpected places to evade customs officers. An escape room experience allows visitors to learn more through interactive gameplay.

Prenovljena železniška postaja Nova Gorica

The station is located opposite to the Europe Square and in the same building as the Museum on the Border – Museum Collection Kolodvor. It’s a good starting point if you are interested in exploring what Dolina Soče d.o.o offers. Did you know that the GO!2025 logo colour represents the colour of the river Soča? And the train will take you across the Soča river through the Solkan Bridge, the world’s longest stone arch railroad bridge, that spans 85 meters and was completed in 1905 as part of the Bohinj Railway. Though demolished in World War I, it was rebuilt using the original plans and remains in use today. Recognized as a technical monument in 1985, it enjoys special protection.

Od Benetk do doline Soče z vlakom

The rail connection between Gorizia and Nova Gorica – where Bohinj Railway starts, is expected to be established on 9 February, the day after the official opening of the European Capital of Culture Nova Gorica – Gorica. This new connection will primarily allow passengers to connect to the wider rail network without changing trains. As part of the ECoC, a connection between Venice and Nova Gorica is planned, which will be operated by the Italian carrier Trenitalia every weekend, excluding Italian holidays.