Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia Named 2025 European Capitals of Culture

The cities celebrate their complex histories and cultural unity through extensive programs of events and initiatives.

Chemnitz, Germany, will focus on its industrial and cultural heritage with the theme 'C the Unseen,' featuring over 150 projects and 1,000 events.
Highlights in Chemnitz include the #3000Garagen project, exploring the stories of former GDR-era garage owners as symbols of social and private life transitions.
Nova Gorica (Slovenia) and Gorizia (Italy), once divided by Cold War borders, will share the theme 'Borderless,' emphasizing unity and shared history.
The program for Nova Gorica/Gorizia includes a symbolic opening parade connecting the two cities and celebrating their architectural and cultural contrasts.
The European Capital of Culture initiative, established in 1985, aims to promote cultural diversity and European unity through innovative and inclusive events.