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Square · Nova Gorica, Goriška
Transalpina Square
Square in front of Nova Gorica railway station, split between Slovenia and Italy. The closed border used to pass through it after 1947; today you cross freely between the two towns.
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About Transalpina Square
Trg Evrope, the Square of Europe, called in Italian Piazza della Transalpina, stands in front of Nova Gorica railway station and is divided in half between Slovenia and Italy. The station was built by Austria-Hungary and opened in 1906 with the Bohinj line, the Transalpina, as Gorizia’s station.
With the 1947 peace treaty, the border between Italy and Yugoslavia ran exactly in front of the building, which remained on the Yugoslav side while Gorizia stayed in Italy. For decades a fence and later a low wall separated the square. When Slovenia joined the European Union in 2004, the barrier was removed and the square was refurbished as a shared space, with the border line marked on the ground.
Today you can walk from one country to the other, and the square is a meeting point for the two towns, hosting outdoor cultural events. The station retains its historic 1906 building, still in use by trains on the Bohinj line.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes.
Best time
At any time; in the late afternoon the square often gathers residents from both towns.
How to get there
It is on the west side of Nova Gorica, about 1 km from the center, in front of the train station. From the Italian side, you reach it via the streets of the Gorizia neighborhood near the square.
Tip
Look for the border line marked on the square’s pavement: there you can stand with one foot in each country.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Transalpina Square
Where is the square divided between Slovenia and Italy?
In Nova Gorica, in front of the train station. Slovenians call it Trg Evrope and Italians call it Piazza della Transalpina.
Can you cross the border on foot at Trg Evrope?
Yes. The square is a shared space between Nova Gorica and Gorizia, and crossing is free. Bring an identity document.
Why did the Nova Gorica station end up on the border?
Because the 1947 peace treaty drew the border between Italy and Yugoslavia in front of the building, which had been Gorizia’s station on the Transalpina line.