Cities looking for Sister Cities

This Month’s International Spotlight  Each month Sister Cities International will highlight a few communities that are currently searching for sister cities in the U.S. If your city is looking for a new partner and thinks one of these communities would be a good match, please contact Taylor Woodruff at twoodruff@sistercities.org for more information.

Tetovo, Macedonia Situated on the crossroads of Europe and Asia in the Northwest of Macedonia, Tetovo enjoys both rich and diverse cultural heritage and beautiful outdoor spaces in the surrounding Sharr Mountains. The Municipality of Tetovo is interested in developing a sister city relationship with a community in the U.S. that is focused on cultural, academic, municipal, and economic development exchanges.

Çankaya, Turkey Çankaya is the central metropolitan district of the city of Ankara, the capital of Turkey, and is the home of the President of Turkey. The area is also home to many of the capital’s embassies, government departments, and best-known landmarks. The community is interested in a sister city relationship in the U.S. with a focus in social services, energy and climate, culture, tourism, and gender equality.

Eskişehir, Turkey Eskişehir is located on the banks of the Porsuk River where it overlooks the fertile Phrygian Valley and is home to various manufacturing companies and two prominent universities. Eskişehir is interested in developing a new sister city relationship with a community in the U.S. with a focus in cultural, municipal, business and trade, and academic exchanges.

You can find a full list of international communities interested in a U.S. partner by using the “City Search” tool on our website. Just be sure to check the “Only Show Cities Seeking Cities” field before clicking search.