The cultural diversity of the people of Leicester is reflected in the formal links it has established with other cities overseas.

In this section of the site we attempt to illustrate the wide-ranging ties that have been established over many years, which aim to encourage continued friendship, understanding and mutual benefit between people around the world.

Leicester is twinned with the following cities:

- Strasbourg in France

- Krefeld in Germany

- Haskovo in Bulgaria

- Masaya in Nicaragua (external website)

- Rajkot in India (external website)

- Chongqing in China

There are currently three Twinning Organisations: 

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• - City of Leicester European Twinning Association (CLETA) 
• - Leicester Rajkot Twinning Association (LRTA)
• - Leicester Masaya Link Group (LMLG)

Contact details:

International Development Officer
Regeneration & Culture
New Walk Centre
Welford Place
Leicester
LE1 6ZG

Telephone: 0116 252 6756