Tourist Attractions
– Trieste –
Things to do in Trieste : Piazza Unity of Italy, Canal Grande, The Audace Pier, Miramare Castle, Castle of San Giusto, Lighthouse of Victory, Dinosaur Antonio, The Revoltella Museum, Boat trip: Trieste – Muggia or Boat trip: Trieste – Grado.
Trieste is the capital city of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in northeast Italy. A port city, it occupies a thin strip of land between the Adriatic coast and Slovenia’s border on the limestone-dominated Karst Plateau. Italian, Austro-Hungarian and Slovenian influences are all evident in its layout, which encompasses a medieval old city and a neoclassical Austrian quarter.
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Piazza Unity of Italy – Trieste
Piazza Unity of Italy is the main square, home of the Town Hall, universally recognized as one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, as well as the largest square open to the sea in Europe. Its setting of historic buildings and buildings and the view of the gulf give it an incomparable atmosphere. If…
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Canal Grande – Trieste
Another of the symbolic places to see in Trieste that you simply cannot miss is the Grand Canal. It was built so that boats could reach the city center to unload and load goods. It is located in the very center of the city of Trieste, approximately halfway between the railway station and Piazza Unità…
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The Audace Pier – Trieste
A few steps from Piazza Unità d’Italia you reach the Molo Audace, one of the most loved places by Trieste residents and tourists who visit the city. Originally built in 1751, on a ship wreck (the San Carlo), it was later renamed in honor of the first Italian ship that moored at the end of…
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Muzio de Tommasini Public Garden – Trieste
A beautiful green park under plane trees in the center of Trieste. There are busts of Slovenian and Italian poets and writers in the park. The park has a dense shade that fits in the summer heat. Pink-ponk tables are also available for use. If you don’t have your racket and ball, ask the locals.…
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Miramare Castle – Trieste
One of the most beautiful castles in Italy! The Miramare Castle looks over the Gulf of Trieste, running out into the sea on top of a cliff. With its eclectic style and Istrian white stone, it is unmistakable no matter how you look at it. Hiking Parking Paid parking is available in front of Miramare…
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Castle of San Giusto – Trieste
Wander around the walls for magnificent views. The Castle of San Giusto stands on the hill overlooking the city of Trieste, its gulf and its hinterland. Hiking Trip to the Castle of San Giusto is also a popular hiking trip around Trieste. Parking Parking near the Castle is not available! This bus lines stop near…
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Lighthouse of Victory – Trieste
Climb to the top of the lighthouse! Visitors coming to Trieste, as well as sailors coming from the sea, encounter the Victory Lighthouse in their path, triumphantly rising on the hill of Gretta, Trieste. Parking If with car, use Parking Bovedo, Address: V.le Miramare 32, Trieste, Google Maps Instructions If you use public transport, use…
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Dinosaur Antonio – Trieste
The real bones of the dinosaur “Antonio” are on display at the Civic Museum of Natural History. Take bus number 5 or 18 to get there. Address: Civic Museum of Natural History, Via dei Tominz 4, TriesteGoogle Maps Instructions Antonio Dinosaur Paleontological Site However, if you are traveling by car, we strongly recommend visiting the…
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The Revoltella Museum – Trieste
If you are a lover of modern art! You cannot miss the Revoltella Museum during your visit to Trieste. This museum was the ancient home of Baron Pasquale Revoltella who, upon his death, left it to the city. Inside you will be able to see the original furnishings and decorations and a vast art collection.…
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Marine Aquarium – Trieste
The Aquarium was established in 1933, conceived as an open cycle aquarium (sea-tanks-sea) both for the materials used and for its water circulation system. On the ground floor there are thirty tanks of different sizes that hold Adriatic fauna, including various groups of coelenterates, annelids, molluscs, echinoderms, crustaceans and fish. On the first floor the…
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The Roman Theatre – Trieste
The Roman Theater of Trieste is located in the city center where you can admire remains of the ancient Roman city of Tergeste represented by the Roman Theatre. Its construction dates back to the 2nd century AD. and could accommodate up to 3,500 spectators. Events and performances still take place in the theater today, especially…
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Sartorio Museum – Historic House in Trieste
Historic House in Trieste Free entry! Sartorio Museum is an elegant bourgeois mansion of the 19th century, built close to the sea and surrounded by a garden. It has become a Museum thanks to the bequeath by Anna Segrè Sartorio. Furniture, artworks and everyday objects belong to a fascinating permanent exhibition articulated on three floors.…
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Botanical Gardens – Trieste
The botanical garden of Trieste, which was founded in 1842, attracts a multitude of tourists every year. Address: via Carlo de Marchesetti 2, TriesteGoogle Maps Instructions Direct bus routes number 25 and 26, or number 6, 9 and 35 with a short walk: alight at piazza Volontari Giuliani and follow Scala San Luigi – Campo…
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Rice mill of San Sabba – Trieste
Many political enemies and partisans of different nationalities were killed in this building Address: via Giovanni Palatucci 5, TriesteOpening hours:Winter (1 October-31 March), every day 9:00 – 17:00Summer: (1 April-30 September), every day 9:00 – 19:00Google Maps Instructions In October 1943 when the city of Trieste was included in the military operation Operationszone Adriatisches Küstenland…
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Boat trip: Trieste – Castle Miramare
Take a look at Miramare castle and its surroundings from the sea side! Along this boat trip you will be able to admire beautiful panoramic views of the city Trieste, beaches of Barcola and view the Victory Lighthouse from the boat, one of the most famous landmarks in Trieste. The boat departs from Trieste 4…
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Boat trip: Trieste – Muggia
A town with an Istro-Venetian style The boat ride to Muggia takes 30 minutes. You can go visit Muggia for a few hours and then return to Trieste. The Trieste-Muggia line is also very interesting because the ship runs through the port of Trieste. Departure address: Molo dei Bersaglieri 451, TriesteGoogle Maps Instructions The line…
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Boat trip: Trieste – Grado
The line operates only in the summer months. On this boat trip, you will be able to admire the beautiful panoramic views of the city of Trieste, see the Victory Lighthouse, Miramare Castle in the distance and the sandy beaches of Grado. The boat line Trieste-Grado is 1 hours and 15 minutes long.You can easily…
History
During the 13th and 14th centuries, Trieste became a maritime trade rival to the Republic of Venice, which briefly occupied it in 1283–87, before coming under the patronage of the Patriarchate of Aquileia. After it committed a perceived offence against Venice, the Venetian State declared war against Trieste in July 1368 and by November had occupied the city. Venice intended to keep the city and began rebuilding its defences, but was forced to leave in 1372. Due to the Peace of Turin in 1381, Venice renounced its claim to Trieste and the leading citizens of Trieste petitioned Leopold III of Habsburg, Duke of Austria, to annex Trieste to his domains. The agreement of voluntary submission (dedizione) was signed at the castle of Graz on 30 September 1382.[22]
The city maintained a high degree of autonomy under the Habsburgs, but was increasingly losing ground as a trade hub, both to Venice and to Ragusa. In 1463, a number of Istrian communities petitioned Venice to attack Trieste. Trieste was saved from utter ruin by the intervention of Pope Pius II who had previously been bishop of Trieste. However, Venice limited Trieste’s territory to three miles (4.8 kilometres) outside the city. Trieste would be assaulted again in 1468–1469 by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III. His sack of the city is remembered as the “Destruction of Trieste.” He then restored the city walls for the fourth time. Trieste was fortunate to be spared another sack in 1470 by the Ottomans who burned the village of Prosecco, only about 5.3 miles (8.5 kilometres) from Trieste, while on their way to attack Friuli.
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