Did you know that Cowtown has nine sister cities? We’re giving you a tour of FTW’s siblings abroad, from the comfort of your screen.

So, what exactly is a sister city?

Also known as twin cities or friendship cities, a sister city relationship is when two different places make an agreement to promote lasting cultural ties. The idea is to form a fellowship that encourages trade, tourism, and even cultural exchanges + projects.

It’s worth noting that we take our sister city status seriously in FTW. In fact, in 2021 Fort Worth won the International Innovation in Youth & Education Award for cities with populations greater than 300,000 + was recognized for its outstanding work in promoting peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation.

Pack your virtual passport

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🇮🇩 Bandung, Indonesia | Founded 1810 | Est. population: 2,506,603
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🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary | Founded 1873 | Est. population: 1,752,286
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🇨🇳 Guiyang, China | Founded 1413 | Est. population: 5,987,018
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🇸🇿 Mbabane, Eswatini | Founded 1902 | Est. population: 76,218
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🇯🇵 Nagaoka, Japan | Founded 1616 | Est. population: 266,936
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🇫🇷 Nîmes, France | Ancient city founded ~600 BC | Est. population: 150,444
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🇮🇹 Reggio Emilia, Italy | Contemporary city founded 1861 | Est. population: 170,255
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🇲🇽 Toluca, Mexico | Founded 1812 | Est. population: 910,608
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🇩🇪 Trier, Germany | Ancient city founded ~16 BC | Est. population: 112,195