february

The Chemnitz 2025 review in pictures

The Chemnitz 2025 review in pictures

The Slovenian-Italian twin towns of Nova Gorica and Gorizia jointly celebrated their opening as European Capitals of Culture. On 8 February, a large ceremony on the transnational Europaplatz marked the symbolic reunification of the once divided cities. divided cities. Picture: Luka Carlevaris

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The Slovenian-Italian twin towns of Nova Gorica and Gorizia celebrated their joint opening as European Capitals of Culture. On 8 February, a large ceremony on the transnational Europaplatz marked the symbolic reunification of the once divided cities. Lord Mayor Sven Schulze, Mayor of Culture Dagmar Ruscheinsky and the Managing Directors of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 gGmbH, Andrea Pier and Stefan Schmidtke, took part in the celebrations. A cross-border parade and an impressive opening show made the day a cultural highlight.


Following extensive refurbishment, Schillerplatz is once again one of the city's most of the city's most characteristic green spaces. New paths, numerous shrubs, rhododendrons and perennials as well as spacious recreational areas invite you to linger. Picture: Philipp Köhler
A culinary kick-off: The open communal kitchen of the "Netz-Werk" in Neukirchen invites you to cook, exchange ideas and experiment as a maker hub of "Makers, Business & Arts" of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025. Picture: Mark Frost