KIT – Cultural Information Touchpoint
KIT – Cultural Information Touchpoint
Located in the historic railway station building in Nova Gorica, next to Europe Square (Trg Evrope/Piazza Transalpina)—the symbolic meeting point of Nova Gorica and Gorizia—is the KiT – Cultural Information Touchpoint. Since its establishment in 2016, KiT has been dedicated to strengthening the connections between the two neighbouring cities while providing cultural and tourist information about Nova Gorica, Gorizia, Slovenia, and the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. Its important role has been recognised by both the Municipality of Nova Gorica and the Municipality of Gorizia, which provide financial support for its activities.
An essential part of KiT is its knowledgeable and welcoming staff, who are often the first point of contact for visitors from around the world exploring the unique cross-border Europe Square (Trg Evrope/Piazza Transalpina) and Franko Vecchiet’s iconic mosaic.
In 2019, with co-financing from the Interreg V-A Italy–Slovenia 2014–2020 Programme, supported by the European Regional Development Fund and national funding through the European project Isonzo–Soča, a permanent exhibition entitled The Bohinj Railway: Along the Soča on the “Railway of Three Nations” was installed in the entrance hall of the renovated Nova Gorica railway station.
The exhibition, a tangible result of cross-border cooperation, was created to present the Bohinj Railway in greater depth—its historical and contemporary significance, as well as future plans for its modernisation.
CONTACT
Cultural information touchpoint
Kolodvorska 8
SI-5000 Nova Gorica
E: kit@kulturnidom-ng.si
T: +386 51 251 174
OPENING HOURS
Wednesday – Friday: 9.00 – 16.00
Saturday – Sunday: 9.00 – 12.00
Monday – Tuesday: closed
We are closed on public holidays, except on special occasions.
Souvenir Shop
The KiT Cultural and Information Cross-Border Hub also features a souvenir shop where both local residents and visitors can discover a carefully selected range of unique handcrafted products created by local artists and artisans, works by renowned artists from the Gorizia region, traditional Idrija lace, and other distinctive products that reflect the cultural heritage of the area.
Visitors can also browse a curated selection of books about our shared cross-border region. In cooperation with local tourist guides, we offer guided tours of both Nova Gorica and Gorizia in Slovenian and Italian.
Permanent Exhibition
In the lobby of the Nova Gorica Railway Station, we have also set up a permanent exhibition, The Bohinj Line: Along the Soča River on the “Track of Three Nations”, which is a tangible result of cross-border cooperation. It was created out of a desire for a more concrete presentation of the Bohinj Railway, its role in the past and present, and the desire for its modernization in the future. The exhibition was organized by the Nova Gorica Cultural Center and the KIT Cultural and Information Contact Point in cooperation with the EGTC GO – the European Grouping for Territorial Cooperation between the Municipalities of Gorica (I), Nova Gorica and Šempeter-Vrtojba (SLO). The exhibition is open to the public according to the schedule of the Nova Gorica Railway Station, admission is free.
Guided Tours
In the spirit of cross-border cooperation and getting to know both Gorizia, in addition to informing about events on both sides of the border, we have upgraded our activities with guided walks under the professional guidance of art historian David Kožuh. We started with a walk along Goriški Korzo, which we have organized several times in both Slovenian and Italian. These walks are a combination of an outdoor professional lecture and a guided tour, and are intended primarily for individuals.
