Piazza Transalpina

One for Cold War kids. The Slovenian border – a mere formality since December 2007 – bisects the edge of Gorizia, and you can celebrate Schengen with a bit of border hopscotch at this piazza's center, while contemplating the now crumbling fences, border posts and watchtowers.

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