In 1947, the town of Gorizia was suddenly split between Italy and Slovenia. Overnight, the community was divided. The abrupt separation created two cities, Gorizia and Nova Gorica—two destinations that for decades remained detached. But with Slovenia's entry into the European Union in 2004, the border between them was dissolved. Now in a remarkable first, the two towns will reunite in 2025 as the first transnational European Capital of Culture, allowing visitors an opportunity to explore two cities for the price of one. But what led to this bizarre bisection in the first place?
Click through for a preview of what to expect and find out the name of the Germany city that's also sharing the accolade of European Capital of Culture.