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The City of Springfield participates in Sister Cities International, a non-profit citizen diplomacy network that creates partnerships between U.S. cities and international communities. The partnership's goal is to promote cultural understanding, increase global cooperation, and stimulate economic development.

Learn more about our sister cities of Ashikaga, Japan and San Pedro, Mexico.

The Ashikaga Museum, Ashikaga, Japan

The Revolution Museum, San Pedro, Coahuila, Mexico

Learn more about our twin cities of Killarney, Ireland and Villach, Austria.

Villach, Austria

Killarney, Ireland

Office of Planning & Economic Development
800 E. Monroe, Room 107
Springfield, IL 62701
217.789.2377 or 1.800.357.2379