Piazza Transalpina is undergoing
renovations in preparation for Go! 2025, representing a symbol
of borderless collaboration. With an investment of 4.2 million
euros, funded by both Slovenia and Italy, this iconic location
is poised to host a landmark event for Nova Gorica and Gorizia:
the joint opening ceremony of Go! 2025.
Just before the inauguration of the European Capital of
Culture, the Gect Go announced the completion of the renovation
works at Piazza Transalpina/Trg Evrope, situated on the border
between the two countries.
During the event, President Paolo Petiziol welcomed various
officials, including Aleksander Jevšek, the Minister for
Cohesion and Regional Development of Slovenia, Barbara Zilli,
Councilor for Finance of Friuli Venezia Giulia, alongside the
mayors of Nova Gorica and Gorizia, Samo Turel and Rodolfo
Ziberna.
Jevšek highlighted the project's significance, stating that
it marks a historic moment in EU funding histor. It was the
first initiative where both countries and cities collaborated
using the Integrated Territorial Investment mechanism, a tool
aimed at urban development under the European Cohesion Policy.
He emphasized that Piazza Transalpina transcends being merely
another square; it serves as a shared urban space that
strengthens the ties between the two Gorizias and their
respective nations, embodying the European spirit while standing
as a key site for the European Capital of Borderless Culture.
Zilli added that the square reflects the rich history and
culture of the region, which is evident through its old station
and the historical imprints left on its streets. Today, Piazza
Transalpina has evolved into a place that fosters a new reality
for Gorizia and Nova Gorica, communicating a universal language.
From this significant location, a message of borderlessness
and unity resonates, shared among people from diverse
backgrounds eager to explore and appreciate this unique and
captivating part of Europe.
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