Trieste Travel Guide

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City Introduction

Trieste is the easternmost city in northern Italy, and its location on the trade routes between Latin, Germanic and Slavic merchants has given it a rich history. For example, the city belonged to the Habsburg monarchy for centuries from 1382 to 1918, and it was Austria-Hungary’s fourth largest city for a period.

In the beautiful center of Trieste you can see beautiful buildings and elegant squares with stunning Piazza Unità d’Italia as the most famous. Here are fine buildings on three sides, and in the side streets there are many other places of interest. For example, you should see the Grand Canal in the Borgo Teresiano neighborhood.

As a big city, Trieste is a place where there is never a long distance between the highlights, and the city’s waterfront and promenades are great recreational assets. To the north there are lovely beaches that are easily reached from the center, and this is also where you can visit the Miramare castle.

There are many excursion options in the area around Trieste. Slovenia is a few minutes drive east and south of the city, and here are both cozy towns, beaches and mountains with beautiful caves. You can also drive a little further south, where Croatia is located with several sights such as Pula on the Istrian peninsula.

Top Attractions

Piazza Unita Italia, Trieste

  • Unity of Italy Square/Piazza Unità d’Italia: Piazza Unità d’Italia is the central square of Trieste. It was named after the Italian unification in the 19th century, and it faces the Adriatic as one of Europe’s most elegant squares. You can see stately buildings on three sides of the square making a beautiful ensemble.

San Giusto Cathedral, Trieste

  • Cathedral of St Justus/Cattedrale di San Giusto: This church is the cathedral of Trieste and thus the most important in the city. The first church on the site was from the 5th century, where it was built on top of a former Roman construction; possibly this was a kind of altar to Roman gods. Today the church is see worthy with a nice interior.

Castello di Miramare, Trieste

  • Miramare Castle/Castello di Miramare: Castello di Miramare is located north of Trieste and stands as one of the area’s most famous buildings. The small castle was built in 1856-1860 by Carl Junker for Archduke Maximillian. Around the castle, there is a large cliff and seashore park with both local and exoctic plants.

Other Attractions

Canal Grande, Trieste

  • The Grand Canal/Canal Grande: The Borgo Teresiano district is laid out in a right-angled pattern and the Grand Canal is in the middle of the area. The canal was constructed so that merchant ships could dock with goods. Today there is a lovely canal atmosphere here.
  • Victory Lighthouse/Faro della Vittoria: This is a lighthouse that stands as a monument high above Trieste. It was built 1923-1927 on the foundations of the Austrian Fort Kressich. The tower was built to commemorate the accession of Trieste in Italy and there is a beautiful view from the top of it.

Chiesa di Sant'Anonio Nuovo, Trieste

  • St Anthony’s New Church/Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Nuovo: At the end of the Grand Canal, Sant’Antonio Nuovo is located as one of the city’s most beautiful churches. It was built in the years 1823-1849 as Trieste’s largest Catholic church.
  • Trieste Synagogue/Tempio Israelitico di Trieste: The synagogue in Trieste is one of the largest synagogues in Europe. It was built in the years 1908-1912 as a replacement for four former synagogues, which until then constituted the Jewish temples in the city.

Church of St Spyridon, Trieste

  • Church of St. Spyridon/Chiesa de San Spiridione: This church is the Serbian Orthodox Church of Trieste. The Orthodox Church dates back to 1751, when Empress Maria Theresia introduced religious freedom to Orthodox Christians.
  • Riccardo Gate/Arco di Riccardo: This is a preserved Roman gate, which is believed to have been built under Emperor Octavian Augustus in 33-32 BC. The reason for the name of the gate is not known. It may come from the main street Cardo Maximus, while another story tells that the gate’s name comes from Richard the Lionheart.

Roman Theater, Trieste

  • The Roman Theater/Teatro Romano: The Roman Theater in Trieste is located at the foot of the hill Colle di San Giusto and thus at the ancient center of the city. However, the theater was outside the city walls and had a capacity of 6,000 spectators. The ruins were found in 1938 and excavated under Mussolini’s rule.
  • St Justus Castle/Castello di San Giusto: This castle is a fortress built over several centuries from 1471 to 1630. The castle was originally the residence of the emperor’s emissary leaders of Trieste, and later it was used as barracks.

Day Trips

Piran, Slovenia

  • Piran: The town of Piran is very picturesque and it is one of Slovenia’s few coastal towns. The Adriatic Sea is a backdrop for the cozy town, where you go for some beautiful walks in the beautiful city center.

Koper, Slovenia

  • Koper: Koper is Slovenia’s largest port city, and it has an old town with many sights. The Loggia is a Venetian palace from the 15th century, and from the same century you can see the town hall Pretorska palača. You should also see the church Župnijska cerkev Marije Vnebovzete.
  • Poreč: The cozy town of Poreč is one of the nicest in Croatia, and besides a beautiful location, there are quite a few sights to catch up on. The most famous attraction is the Euphrasdius Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ljubljana, Slovenia

  • Ljubljana: Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and constitutes the economic, political and cultural center of the country. For city tourists, the capital Ljubljana offers many sights. The center of Ljubljana is cozy and picturesque with crooked and narrow streets, elegant churches, beautiful architecture and fine museums.
  • Postojna Cave/Postojnska Jama: Of Slovenia’s many caves, Postojnska Jama is the most interesting and at the same time one of the most beautiful in Europe. You drive into the caves with a small train before you walk around the unforgettable setting.

Shopping

  • il Giulia, Via Giulia 75/3, itgiulia.it
  • Montedoro, Via Flavia di Stramare 119, montedoroshoppingcenter.it
  • Torri d’Europa, Via Bartolomeo d’Alviano 23, Via Italo Svevo 14/16, torrideuropa.com
  • Shopping streets: Via San Nicolò, Via Mazzini, Viale XX Settembre, Via di Cavana, Corso Italia

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In short

Overview of Trieste

Trieste is the easternmost city in northern Italy, and its location on the trade routes between Latin, Germanic and Slavic merchants has given it a rich history. For example, the city belonged to the Habsburg monarchy for centuries from 1382 to 1918, and it was Austria-Hungary’s fourth largest city for a period.

In the beautiful center of Trieste you can see beautiful buildings and elegant squares with stunning Piazza Unità d’Italia as the most famous. Here are fine buildings on three sides, and in the side streets there are many other places of interest. For example, you should see the Grand Canal in the Borgo Teresiano neighborhood.

As a big city, Trieste is a place where there is never a long distance between the highlights, and the city’s waterfront and promenades are great recreational assets. To the north there are lovely beaches that are easily reached from the center, and this is also where you can visit the Miramare castle.

There are many excursion options in the area around Trieste. Slovenia is a few minutes drive east and south of the city, and here are both cozy towns, beaches and mountains with beautiful caves. You can also drive a little further south, where Croatia is located with several sights such as Pula on the Istrian peninsula.

About the upcoming Trieste travel guide

  • Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
  • Published: Released soon
  • Author: Stig Albeck
  • Publisher: Vamados.com
  • Language: English

About the travel guide

The Trieste travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Italian city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.

Trieste is waiting for you, and at vamados.com you can also find cheap flights and great deals on hotels for your trip. You just select your travel dates and then you get flight and accommodation suggestions in and around the city.

Read more about Trieste and Italy

Buy the travel guide

Click the “Add to Cart” button to purchase the travel guide. After that you will come to the payment, where you enter the purchase and payment information. Upon payment of the travel guide, you will immediately receive a receipt with a link to download your purchase. You can download the travel guide immediately or use the download link in the email later.

Use the travel guide

When you buy the travel guide to Trieste you get the book online so you can have it on your phone, tablet or computer – and of course you can choose to print it. Use the maps and tour suggestions and you will have a good and content-rich journey.

Elegant Squares • Grand Palaces • The Port • Adriatic • Castello Miramare

Overview of Trieste

Trieste is the easternmost city in northern Italy, and its location on the trade routes between Latin, Germanic and Slavic merchants has given it a rich history. For example, the city belonged to the Habsburg monarchy for centuries from 1382 to 1918, and it was Austria-Hungary’s fourth largest city for a period.

In the beautiful center of Trieste you can see beautiful buildings and elegant squares with stunning Piazza Unità d’Italia as the most famous. Here are fine buildings on three sides, and in the side streets there are many other places of interest. For example, you should see the Grand Canal in the Borgo Teresiano neighborhood.

As a big city, Trieste is a place where there is never a long distance between the highlights, and the city’s waterfront and promenades are great recreational assets. To the north there are lovely beaches that are easily reached from the center, and this is also where you can visit the Miramare castle.

There are many excursion options in the area around Trieste. Slovenia is a few minutes drive east and south of the city, and here are both cozy towns, beaches and mountains with beautiful caves. You can also drive a little further south, where Croatia is located with several sights such as Pula on the Istrian peninsula.

About the upcoming Trieste travel guide

  • Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
  • Published: Released soon
  • Author: Stig Albeck
  • Publisher: Vamados.com
  • Language: English

About the travel guide

The Trieste travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Italian city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.

Trieste is waiting for you, and at vamados.com you can also find cheap flights and great deals on hotels for your trip. You just select your travel dates and then you get flight and accommodation suggestions in and around the city.

Read more about Trieste and Italy

Buy the travel guide

Click the “Add to Cart” button to purchase the travel guide. After that you will come to the payment, where you enter the purchase and payment information. Upon payment of the travel guide, you will immediately receive a receipt with a link to download your purchase. You can download the travel guide immediately or use the download link in the email later.

Use the travel guide

When you buy the travel guide to Trieste you get the book online so you can have it on your phone, tablet or computer – and of course you can choose to print it. Use the maps and tour suggestions and you will have a good and content-rich journey.

Other Attractions

Canal Grande, Trieste

  • The Grand Canal/Canal Grande: The Borgo Teresiano district is laid out in a right-angled pattern and the Grand Canal is in the middle of the area. The canal was constructed so that merchant ships could dock with goods. Today there is a lovely canal atmosphere here.
  • Victory Lighthouse/Faro della Vittoria: This is a lighthouse that stands as a monument high above Trieste. It was built 1923-1927 on the foundations of the Austrian Fort Kressich. The tower was built to commemorate the accession of Trieste in Italy and there is a beautiful view from the top of it.

Chiesa di Sant'Anonio Nuovo, Trieste

  • St Anthony’s New Church/Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Nuovo: At the end of the Grand Canal, Sant’Antonio Nuovo is located as one of the city’s most beautiful churches. It was built in the years 1823-1849 as Trieste’s largest Catholic church.
  • Trieste Synagogue/Tempio Israelitico di Trieste: The synagogue in Trieste is one of the largest synagogues in Europe. It was built in the years 1908-1912 as a replacement for four former synagogues, which until then constituted the Jewish temples in the city.

Church of St Spyridon, Trieste

  • Church of St. Spyridon/Chiesa de San Spiridione: This church is the Serbian Orthodox Church of Trieste. The Orthodox Church dates back to 1751, when Empress Maria Theresia introduced religious freedom to Orthodox Christians.
  • Riccardo Gate/Arco di Riccardo: This is a preserved Roman gate, which is believed to have been built under Emperor Octavian Augustus in 33-32 BC. The reason for the name of the gate is not known. It may come from the main street Cardo Maximus, while another story tells that the gate’s name comes from Richard the Lionheart.

Roman Theater, Trieste

  • The Roman Theater/Teatro Romano: The Roman Theater in Trieste is located at the foot of the hill Colle di San Giusto and thus at the ancient center of the city. However, the theater was outside the city walls and had a capacity of 6,000 spectators. The ruins were found in 1938 and excavated under Mussolini’s rule.
  • St Justus Castle/Castello di San Giusto: This castle is a fortress built over several centuries from 1471 to 1630. The castle was originally the residence of the emperor’s emissary leaders of Trieste, and later it was used as barracks.

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