Sights of Trieste - Trieste what to see? Hotels, everything about Trieste, photos of Trieste, how to get there.
Trieste is a small seaport in the northeast, known as a mysterious, enigmatic place. Its central square is surrounded by buildings of the XVIII century, ridiculous in their pomp, which look like large wedding cakes. All of these buildings offer beautiful views of the sea - quite a rarity for a square in the city center. This is the most noticeable of the city’s attractions; hunting for the rest will take some time.
Magnificent and mysterious Trieste. Photo by Thinkstock
Trieste is like a modernist novel - complex, layered, ambiguous. It is undeservedly neglected by guidebooks, perhaps due to the fact that only 70 kilometers along the coast there is a sparkling one. Trieste does not have such a high concentration of palaces and monuments, it should be enjoyed slowly, receiving in return a dose of authenticity that few Italian cities can boast.
Residents of Trieste love their city and any of them will be happy to recommend a few of their favorite restaurants to tourists. If you're lucky, among them there may be one of the surviving old-style establishments, interesting for its cheerful regulars, the comfort created by many generations, and almost home-style cuisine that has absorbed the traditions of all corners of Europe.
How to get to Trieste?
The capital of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, Trieste extends over several hills surrounded by the Carso plateau. A giant seaport, industrial and commercial city, Trieste is full of charm and history, home to many universities, galleries, museums, theaters, artistic and cultural associations. Halfway between the Mediterranean and Near Europe, the city was and remains a meeting place for various ethnic and religious groups. How to get to the city of contrasts - Trieste?
By plane
Ronchi dei Legionari Airport is located 33 km from Trieste. To get to the city, you can use local flights with a transfer in Milan, Rome or Genoa, or international flights, also via Milan or Rome (from Alitalia). You can fly with Air Dolomiti from Munich (non-stop) or from London (with Ryanair).
The other closest international airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (www.veniceairport.it), located 170 km from Trieste.
You can view all possible options and choose the most economical and suitable one by departure date by using the services of the mega metasearch engine Aviasales.ru, which our portal has mentioned more than once in numerous reviews.
The most convenient way to get to Trieste from the airport is to book an airport transfer to Trieste. This solution can be very beneficial for a group of tourists of 3-4 people. To get around Trieste, you can order a taxi in Trieste with a Russian-speaking driver. You can select and order a transfer through the convenient Kiwitaxi service: you just need to choose where and where you need to get to. At the specified time, in the specified place, your personal driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name.
Order a transfer.
Sunset in Trieste. In the background is Miramare Castle. Photo by Thinkstock
By bus
It is possible to get to the city center without transfers thanks to the municipal bus line. Bus number 51 connects the airport terminal with Trieste Central Station, located in the city center.
Travel time from the airport to the city center is about 60 minutes. The ticket costs €3.50 one way. Tickets are sold from vending machines right at the airport.
By car
The airport taxi service operates from 8 a.m. to midnight. Taxis can be taken at the airport; the parking lot is located opposite the arrivals area. The cost of the trip is approximately 60 €.
By renting a car (how to do this most wisely and quickly, you can read on our forum in the articles), you can get to Trieste by following the A4 Venice - Mestre motorway, exit "Sistiana" or the A23 Tarvisio-Austria motorway, with the exit at Lisert, then continue on SS 14 to exit at Costiera. The city center is 18 km from the highway. You can also take the SS 15 Via Flavia or the SS 58 Carniola expressway.
By train
Trieste railway station is located in the very center of the city. Many regional trains arrive there from Venice, Udina, Milan and Rome, as well as European trains from Basel, Budapest, Zagreb, Ljubljana and other cities. You can get to the center of Trieste from the train station by tram or bus number 42.
Trieste from above. Photo by Thinkstock
Where to stay in Trieste?
Trieste, like any European city, is full of hotels, B&Bs and hostels. Thanks to the Internet, now absolutely every tourist going on vacation to Trieste can choose a lot of personalized solutions.
To get a brief overview of hotels and choose a hotel in Trieste or its surroundings, the portal "Italy in Russian" recommends using one of the most popular search engine sites for the best hotels Booking.com, where you can easily book a room that is affordable for your wallet and suits your needs. needs.
Below we provide a list of the five best hotels (4 and 3 stars), according to tourists who visited Trieste. This is only a thousandth part of the range of Trieste hotels from which you can choose by visiting the Booking.com website.
4 star hotels
Address: Riva del Mandracchio 4, Trieste.
Visitor rating: 9.4 out of 10
Situated across the road from the Gulf of Trieste, in the city centre, Starhotels Savoia Excelsior Palace is housed in a historic building and offers rooms in classic and modern design, equipped with satellite TV, private bathroom, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and, in some cases , with sea views.
At Le Rive Bar, you can sip cocktails while admiring views of the Gulf of Trieste, while the Savoy Restaurant serves local and international cuisine.
Starhotels Savoia Excelsior Palace is 900 meters from Trieste Train Station, a 15-minute walk from the city's main synagogue and a 40-minute drive from Ronchi dei Legionari Airport.
Room price is about 160 euros/day. Breakfast is included in the price.
Old lighthouse. Photo by Thinkstock
Address: Piazza Unità D"italia 2, Trieste.
Visitor rating: 9 out of 10
Situated in Piazza Unita d'Italia, Trieste's most impressive square, overlooking the sea, the Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta offers luxurious accommodation in a bygone atmosphere.
An indoor heated pool, jacuzzi and Turkish bath await its guests.
The rooms are furnished with antique furniture in a classic style and are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You can also use free Wi-Fi there.
The restaurant overlooks the main square and serves regional and international cuisine. Breakfast is included in the room rate.
Grand Hotel Du Col is 900 meters from Trieste Train Station and 40 minutes' drive from Ronchi Airport.
Room price - from 129 euros/day.
Basilica of San Silvestre. Photo by Thinkstock
Address: Viale Miramare, 325/4, Trieste.
Visitor rating: 9 out of 10
With stunning sea views and located right on the coast, the 4-star Hotel Miramare offers designer interiors and stylish rooms with modern furnishings, less than 10 minutes' drive from Trieste.
Rooms have a balcony overlooking the city and the Adriatic Sea. Each is equipped with a 23-inch LCD TV with satellite channels.
Le Vele restaurant offers gourmet seafood dishes and local and international wines. There is a bar where you can enjoy your favorite cocktail in the open air, surrounded by plants and trees.
Free parking is provided and the hotel is a 15-minute walk from Miramare Castle. A bus stop is located 100 meters from the hotel.
Room price - from 144 euros/day.
3 star hotels
Address: Via Valdirivo 30, Trieste.
Visitor rating: 9.5 out of 10
Situated in the heart of Trieste, FORVM Boutique Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Piazza della Borsa and the city's port. The hotel offers elegant, classic-style rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, parquet floors and a private bathroom.
Guests can enjoy snacks in the bar, relax in the common lounge and visit one of the nearby shops, bars and restaurants, located a 3-minute walk away.
The hotel is 4 km from Barcola, the seaside area of Trieste, a 10-minute walk from the city's train station and 33 km from Ronchi Dei Legionari airport.
Room price - from 105 euros/day.
Trieste embankment. Photo by Thinkstock
Address: Via Ghega 17, Trieste.
Visitor rating: 8.3 out of 10
Hotel Milano is located in the city centre, a 3-minute walk from Trieste Train Station and next to the stop of bus 51 to the airport. It offers elegant rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
All rooms at Hotel Milano come with a minibar and TV with free Mediaset Premium channels.
Breakfast at Hotel Milano serves regional dishes. The hotel bar offers a variety of drinks and local alcohol.
Trieste's main square, Unita d'Italia, is a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
Room price - from 70 euros/day.
Greek Church of San Nicola. Photo by Thinkstock
Sights of Trieste
Where can a walk through Trieste lead?
Unity Square of Italy
The Unity Square of Italy tells in one moment the story of the beautiful city of Trieste. On one side the square overlooks the sea bay, the old port and the Molo Audace pier; on the other, it is framed by the buildings of the government palace Palazzo del Governo, Palazzo del Lloyd Triestino, Palazzo dei Generali and the Caffè degli Specchi.
The square is beautiful during the day, but becomes especially beautiful in the evening when its buildings are illuminated with blue lights. At this time the view of Molo Audace and the seaport becomes excellent.
Unity Square of Italy. Photo by Thinkstock
The square was originally called Piazza San Pietro or Piazza Grande. Then, after the annexation of Trieste to Italy on November 4, 1918, after more than 550 years of Habsburg rule, it was renamed the Italian Unity Square.
Until 1919, a public park was located between the Government Palace and Palazzo Lloyd, on the site where Mandraki harbor once stood. Until the end of 1600, the sea penetrated into the city. Today, blue lighting in the square marks the places where sea waves once reached.
Palazzo del Municipio
This palazzo is located on the main square of Trieste - the Square of Italian Unity. The square has changed its appearance several times throughout history. The old town hall was demolished in 1871 and in 1875 a new building arose in its place, designed by the architect Giuseppe Bruni, who sought to preserve the architectural features of the old main building. The facade of the palazzo reflects an eclectic atmosphere, where the influence of Paris (Louvre) can also be clearly seen.
Palazzo del Municipio. Photo by Thinkstock
Interesting fact: the locals gave the Palazzo many strange names. First of all, the town hall was called Palazzo Ceba, because... the structure of the building resembles a giant birdcage; The Palazzo was then called Palazzo Sipario (curtain palace), covering with its grandeur the ugliness of the Old Town behind it.
Palazzo Modello
The building was designed by Antonio Buttazzoni and was named so because it was supposed to serve as a model for other palaces. Where the Palazzo Modello stands today, the Chapel of St. Peter and the Church of San Pietro previously stood. The religious buildings were demolished in 1870, and the central stained glass window of the church was used to decorate the façade of the Church of San Bartolomeo in Barcola.
The Palazzo housed the Hotel Delorme, a prestigious hotel for wealthy families with a restaurant and sea views. The hotel was closed in 1912 and since then the building has housed the municipality.
Palazzo Stratti
This building was built by the architect Antonio Buttazzoni in 1839, commissioned by the owner of a thriving store, the Greek Nicola Stratti. In 1846, the building became the property of the insurance company Assicurazioni Generali, which commissioned a radical reconstruction of the facade according to the design of the architects Geiringer and Righetti.
The historic Mirror Café (founded in 1839) is located on the ground floor of the building. The facade of the building is topped with a balustrade and a sculptural group by the Venetian sculptor Luigi Zandomeneghi.
Government Palace - Palazzo del Governo
The palazzo was built in the Jugendstil style (German version of Art Nouveau) between 1904 and 1905. Viennese architect Emil Artmann. The Government Palace was the residence of the Austrian commander-in-chief and today is the seat of the prefecture. On the main facade, the Austrian coat of arms (double-headed eagle) was replaced by the Savoy coat of arms (a shield with a white cross on a red background), while the side facades remained original. The mosaics are made of Murano glass.
Palazzo Lloyd
The Presidium of the regional council meets in this palace. Palazzo Lloyd was built between 1881 and 1883. by the architect Heinrich von Ferstel in the Renaissance style, as a symbol of the dominance of the Austrian Trieste at sea. The building is decorated with two fountains, one with a statue of Thetis by sculptor Joseph Pokorny, the other with a statue of Venus by sculptor Hugo Haedti. Initially, fresh water flowed from the Thetis Fountain, and sea water flowed from the Venus Fountain through a pumping mechanism.
Palazzo Lloyd. Photo by Thinkstock
Column of Charles VI
The Column of Charles VI was erected on September 10, 1728 in honor of the emperor's visit to the city. Let us remember that Charles VI, born in Vienna in 1685, was emperor from 1711 to 1740, the son of Leopold I (whose statue stands in Piazza della Borsa) and the father of Empress Maria Theresa. He was responsible for the creation of a free port in Trieste (1719).
Fountain of the Four Continents
The fountain, located in Piazza Unita Italia, was built in 1751 by the architect Mazzoleni Bergamo as a source of water for citizens and visitors to the city. The fountain is an architectural structure made of shells and dolphins, dominated by the Angel of Glory, which symbolizes the prosperity of Trieste. At the four corners of the tank there are four statues with animals, each of them symbolizing one of the four continents: Europe - a horse, a camel - Asia, a lion - Africa and a crocodile - America. Australia is not represented by any statue because... During the construction of the fountain it was not yet opened.
Fountain of the Four Continents. Photo by Thinkstock
Molo Audace
On November 3, 1918, thousands of people gathered at this site to welcome the arrival of the destroyer Audace at Molo San Carlo, which marked the entry of Trieste into the Kingdom of Italy after 536 years of devotion to the Habsburg Empire.
On the pier there is a statue of a soldier planting a flag on the ground.
Revoltella Museum
This museum, also known as the Gallery of Modern Art, brings together in its collection a lot of examples of modern creativity. On the walls of the Gallery hang works by Francesco Hayes, Domenico Morelli and Giacomo Favretto. Palazzo Revoltella was built in 1858 under the direction of Friedrich Hitzig and contains a more mature collection of neoclassical exhibits, while the more austere Palazzo Brunner houses more recent works, including paintings by living artist Giorgio Morandi and proto-surrealist Giorgio De Chirico .
Be sure to take a look at the fountain of the nymph Aurisina, located on the territory of the museum, symbolizing Trieste. The author of this sculptural group is Pietro Magni.
The Museum of Contemporary Art is located in the city center, on Calle Diaz, 27. Visitors are welcome from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00 from Wednesday to Monday. The cost of an adult ticket is 5 euros, a child ticket is 3 euros.
Grand Canal (Il Canal Grande)
The oldest quarters of Trieste are located in the southern part of the modern city. From the middle of the 18th century, the imperial daughter, Maria Theresa of Austria, actively took up construction here. Under her leadership, a man-made Grand Canal was created, leading from the sea to the commercial heart of the city, which became its center - the Square of the Unification of Italy. Today, colorful boats ferry tourists to what used to be a pedestrian zone, and both banks of the canal are lined with neoclassical palaces.
San Antonio. Photo by Thinkstock
Until 1934, the canal was slightly longer than today, reaching the Church of San Antonio. But in the process of demolishing the buildings of the Old City, debris and debris were dumped directly into the water, burying, according to legend, not only dozens of moored boats, but also a small destroyer.
Cathedral of San Giusto (Basilica di San Giusto)
The city's main cathedral is adjacent to the main square and the Grand Canal. The castle in which it is located was built over almost two centuries, becoming a mixture of styles and ideas of different architects.
Basilica of San Giusto. Photo by Thinkstock
The most interesting feature of the cathedral is the Escorial Carlista Chapel, which houses the tombs of nine members of the Spanish royal family, the last of whom was buried here as recently as 1975.
The cathedral complex is located in the city center on the hill of San Giusto. Visitors are welcome daily from 8:00 to 17:00.
Church of St. Spyridon (Tempio serbo-ortodosso della Santissima Trinità e di San Spiridione)
This Orthodox Serbian fortress has a typical five-domed structure, made in a flamboyant Byzantine style: the dome and the outer walls are decorated with luxurious mosaics. The interior with three altars also contains elements of Byzantine mosaics and decoration.
Church of St. Spyridon. Photo flickr.com
Miramare Castle
This Scottish-style castle, located on the coast 8 kilometers from Trieste, is rightfully considered the city's most famous landmark. The castle was built by order of Archduke Maximilian and became his residence. No less interesting for tourists than the building itself is its garden, which occupies an area of about 22 hectares. Here the Archduke planted exotic plants that he brought from his travels. Off the coast of Cape Miramare, on which the castle stands, there is a marine reserve of the same name.
The castle is located on Miramare Avenue northwest of the city center. You can get here by bus number 36, which departs from Oberdan Square, the journey time is approximately 30 minutes. Visitors are welcome from 8:00 to 17:00 from November to February, from 8:00 to 18:00 from March to October and from 8:00 to 19:00 from April to September. The cost of a full ticket is 4 euros, with a discount - 2 euros, citizens of the European Union under the age of 18 and over 65 years old - free.
Risiera di San Sabba (Civico Museo della Risiera di San Sabba)
This building was built in the early 20th century as a rice processing plant, but became famous for its sadder incarnation. During the Second World War, the Nazis turned it into a death camp, where more than 20 thousand people died, including 5 of the 6 thousand Jews of Trieste. Now there is a city museum here.
Photo istrianet.org
The museum is located at Via Ratto della Pileria, 43, southeast of the city center. You can get here by bus number 8, which departs from the train station. Visitors are welcome from 9:00 to 19:00 daily, admission is free.
Public Library (Biblioteca Civica)
Under the roof of the city library, located in the Bizerini Palace, there are three small museums: the Natural Science Museum, as well as exhibitions dedicated to the writers James Joyce and Italo Zvevo. The famous Irishman James Joyce wrote several of his masterpieces in Trieste, and also pushed the local successful industrialist and part-time playwright, Zvevo, to write his most outstanding literary works.
University of Trieste. Photo by Thinkstock
The library is located at Hortis Square, 4.
Theater Museum Carlo Schmidl (Civico Museo Teatrale Carlo Schmidl)
The museum is located in one of the palaces built in the mid-19th century on the banks of the Grand Canal - the luxurious Gopcevic Palace. The collection collected by musician and collector Carlo Schmidl moved here from the Giuseppe Verdi Theater, where it was located until 1991. The museum's exhibition tells visitors about the history of theater and music in Trieste over the last two centuries. Of particular interest is the collection of musical instruments, among which there are some very unusual ones.
Theater Museum Carlo Schmidl. Photo by Thinkstock
The Museum of Theater and Music is located on Rossini Street, 4. Visitors are welcome from 9:00 to 13:00 from Tuesday to Sunday. The cost of an adult ticket is 2 euros, a child ticket is 1 euro.
Museum of History and Arts and Rock Garden (Civico Museo di Storia ed Arte ed Orto Lapidario)
This museum contains many archaeological finds dating back to the Roman and earlier periods. Here on two floors you can see examples of Roman, Greek, Egyptian and even prehistoric art. The rock garden contains the most persistent and largest artifacts - elements of buildings and tombstones.
Orto Lapidario. Photo by Thinkstock
The Historical Museum is located on Cathedral Square (Piazza delle Cattedrale), 1. You can get here by bus number 24, which departs from the train station. Visitors are welcome from 9:00 to 13:00 on Tuesday and from Thursday to Sunday and from 9:00 to 19:00 on Wednesday. The cost of an adult ticket is 3 euros, a child ticket is 2 euros.
Giant Cave (Grotta Gigante)
This is the largest cave not only in the vicinity of Trieste, but throughout Italy. A staircase of 500 steps leads to the inner cavity, which is 130 meters long, 107 meters wide and 65 meters high. Of particular pride are the huge, up to 12 meters in height, stalagmites, illuminated by colored spotlights.
Inside the huge cave there is a unique microclimate - the temperature here is always constant and is about 12°C, which allows the placement of particularly sensitive scientific instruments. Not far from the cave there is a speleology museum, which includes geological and paleontological finds made in the local cave complex.
Address of the Giant Cave: Borgo Grotta Gigante 42/a Sgonico. You can get here by taking tram number 2, which departs from Oberdan Square, to Oppichina, and then changing to bus number 42. Tours run every half hour from April to September, every hour from October to March and as groups fill up from mid-July to mid-August. The cost of an adult ticket is 7.5 euros, a child ticket is 5.5 euros.
Lapidario Tergestino
Trieste was called Tergestum in Roman times, hence the name of the museum dedicated to Roman architecture and sculpture. The exhibition is located in an impregnable 15th-century castle, restored in 2008.
The historical museum is located in the city center on Cathedral Square (Piazza delle Cattedrale), 3. Visitors are welcome from 9:00 to 13:00 from Monday to Saturday. Free admission.
Roman Theater (Teatro Romano)
It is very unexpected to come across a well-preserved Roman theater about 2000 years old in the middle of a completely modern city. This structure was discovered during excavation work in 1938. In its heyday, this theater with a capacity of up to 6 thousand people was located on the very shore of the sea, but over time it moved away from it due to siltation and the subsequent movement of the coastline. Nowadays, summer concerts are held in the ancient arena, and few people know that thousands of years ago not only actors shone on this stage, but also gladiators fought for their lives.
The ancient building is located in the city center on the street of the Roman Theater (Via del Teatro Romano). Visiting is free.
Marine Aquarium (Acquario Marino)
Just a hundred meters from Piazza Venezia is the Marine Aquarium, where you can see the inhabitants of the Adriatic and tropical depths. It is located in a former fish market building built in 1913.
Seawater aquarium. Photo by Thinkstock
The aquarium is located on the side of the Riva Nazario Sauro promenade, 1. Visitors are welcome from 8:30 to 19:00 from Tuesday to Sunday (April-September) and from 8:30 to 13:30 from Tuesday to Sunday (November -March). The cost of an adult ticket is 3 euros, a child ticket is 2 euros.
Sartorio Museum (Civico Museo Sartorio)
This house museum once belonged to the Sartorio family and was donated to the city along with antique furniture and other rarities. Today, in the 18th-century villa, in addition to art objects, you can see a collection of jewelry.
Villa Sartorio is located on Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII, 1. Visitors are welcome from 9:00 to 13:00 from Tuesday to Sunday. The cost of an adult ticket is 3 euros, a child ticket is 2 euros.
Tram line Opicina
In fact, this is not an ordinary tram. In addition to the usual route along city lines, it has to serve as a funicular, climbing the slopes of the hills. During these sections, the car is assisted by a miniature locomotive, which either pushes it uphill or slows it down on the way down.
At the beginning of the last century, the tram was one of the few ways to get from Trieste to the mountain village of Villa Opicina, but today it retains only the function of transporting tourists. Interestingly, the line still uses four of the five cars built in 1935, as well as two built in 1942. In addition, two of the very first four-wheeled carriages have been preserved, and one is even used as a traveling museum.
In Trieste, the tram terminus is located in the northern part of the city at Oberdan Square. Another carriage departs every 20 minutes from 7:00 to 20:00.
Listed above are only the most famous, popular, notable attractions of Trieste. Palaces, small museums, squares, fountains, and many, many of those little things that remain in the traveler’s memories and form the image of the city remained uncovered.
Perhaps, upon closer acquaintance, Trieste will seem completely different from an Italian city. Here, like nowhere else, there are a lot of duplicate inscriptions: most often in German, English, but sometimes in other European languages. If you are identified as a foreigner, do not be surprised that a local resident will speak German, they just know it better than English.
There is a lot of sea and a lot of coastline, but almost no beaches, which is so typical for Italian resorts. There are almost no souvenir shops, or indeed anything that indicates a focus on tourists. This city has not yet become a big hotel, but remains a cozy home.
What to try and where to eat in Trieste?
Especially for all visitors to Trieste, the portal "Italy in Russian" has developed a mini-guide to local cafes and restaurants, indicating typical dishes of the region that can be tried in Trieste.
Light breakfast 08:00
Where: Eppinger Caffè - via Dante Alighieri 2, tel. 040 637838.
Eppinger is a famous cafe located on the main street Via Dante. Traditional Trieste sweets are baked here: putizze, pinze, fave and strucoli. You can simply have a coffee and sweets at the bar or relax at a table upstairs.
Coffee break 10:00
Where: Antico Caffè San Marco - via Cesare Battisti 18 - tel. 040 064 1724.
Caffè degli Specchi - piazza Unità d’Italia 7 - tel. 040 661973.
Caffè Stella Polare - via Dante Alighieri 14 - tel. 040 632742.
Caffè Tommaseo - piazza Nicolò Tommaseo 4/c - tel. 040 362666.
Trieste is the Italian capital of coffee. There are many historical bars here, where Austrians sipped a cup of coffee. Among these establishments, the most famous are the Stella Polare bar, the caffè San Marco bar, the Café of Mirrors, located in the central square, and the oldest café in Trieste, Caffè Tommaseo, whose interior is decorated with mirrors from Belgium and works by the artist Gutteri, now run by the Tombacco family . By the way, enogastronomic tastings of local products and wines are often held here.
Lunch - 13:00
Buffet da Pepi - via della Cassa di Risparmi 3 - tel. 040 366858.
Buffet l’Approdo - via Giosuè carducci 34 - tel. 040 633466.
Buffet Birreria da Rudy (Spaten) - via Valdirivo 32 - tel. 040 639428.
Buffet da Siora Rosa - piazza Attilio Hortis 3 - tel. 040 301460.
The typical form of catering establishments in Trieste are buffets, a mixture of bar, restaurant and cafe, specializing in meat snacks (here they serve porzina, i.e. pork shoulder, pork sausage, loin, tongue, pancetta, testina, etc.).
Such establishments, of course, will not offer you a restaurant menu, but they are the best choice for a quick and satisfying, and most importantly tasty snack.
The most famous buffet in Trieste is Buffet da Pepi, which has been open since 1897 and focuses on quality regional specialties. Other good buffets are: L’Approdo, da Rudy (Spaten), Siora Rosa.
Lunch alternative for vegetarians and vegans
You can sit and relax in the vegetarian restaurant Zoe Food. The restaurant appeared relatively recently, but has already gained recognition in the city thanks to its excellent menu, from breakfast to dinner.
Zoe Food - via Felice Venezia 24 - tel. 040 246 0420.
Buying delicacies - 16:00
Prepared meals, deli meats (sausages, kotekino and sausages), delicious cold cuts, aged Carso, olive oil and local beer. Also try Liptauer, a Hungarian-origin snack spread on bread; she arrived in Trieste in the days of the Empire and is very popular. For cheese lovers, we recommend buying creamy goat cheese with onions and paprika. Trieste will also delight visitors with its chocolate and yeast baked goods.
Salumeria Sartori - via di Cavana 15/A - tel. 040 300721.
Alimentazione BM - via Roma 3 - tel. 040 63 02 17.
Aperitif - 19:00
Gran Malabar - piazza S. Giovanni 6 - tel. 040 636226.
Always crowded and noisy, this bar offers visitors a Trieste-style aperitif: small canapés with local cold cuts and cheeses (in the dialect 'rebechin') accompanied by glasses of aperitif. In addition, in Gran Malabar, there is a private enoteca with 60 labels of Carso and Collio wines.
Dinner - 21:00
Antipastoteca di mare ‘Alla Voliga’ - via della Fornace 1 - tel. 040 309606.
It’s simply unforgivable to visit Trieste and not try seafood! At the very top of the San Giusto hill is the fish restaurant Antipastoteca di Mare ‘Alla Voliga’. Here you will be offered delicious Trieste seafood cuisine. Pay special attention to seafood soups.
Holidays in Trieste
1. Le vie del caffè - an event that has been held since 1998 around Christmas; Concerts and theater performances await you in the most important, historical bars of the city.
2. La Fiera di San Nicolò
Fiera di San Nicolo is a fair that takes place in Trieste every year on December 6th. At the fair stalls along the long XX Settembre street you can buy typical products from the region.
3. In June and August, an international operetta festival is held in Trieste: the Verdi Theater and the Castello Miramare park you can see numerous concerts and shows.
4. Barkolana sailboat regatta
This event is considered one of the most important in Europe; thousands of sailing fans from Italy and abroad come to see the regatta every year. Barcolana takes place on the second Sunday of October in the Gulf of Trieste Golfo di Trieste. This is one of the most beautiful regattas in the world, the most anticipated sporting event of the year in Italy, a festival of exhibitions and concerts that lasts a week.
Italy, although many times smaller than Russia, is so different. Each town has its own unique charm. There is one in Trieste too. This charm is mixed with ancient Roman ruins, medieval buildings, has a rich Viennese flavor, four languages are spoken there - Italian, Slovenian, German and English. And in the cafe on the Square of the Unification of Italy we were served in pure Russian.
It turned out very comical, the husband read the menu and made an order in English, and our son, naturally in Russian, said that he wanted ice cream, and then the waitress announced: “Boy, we don’t have ice cream.” And as if nothing had happened, she continues to speak to her husband in English. This is how cosmopolitan the city of Trieste turned out to be; it has always stood at the junction of the Latin, Slavic and German worlds and has absorbed a little from each.
All the sights of Trieste are compactly located around its main square and fit into just one photo.
Unification Square of Italy (Piazza Unità d’Italia)
Unitation Square of Italy
The most luxurious attraction of Trieste is the Piazza Unità d’Italia. It received its present name quite recently in 1955; before that it was simply called the Great Square (Piazza Grande), and even earlier St. Peter's Square in honor of the church of the same name that has not been preserved.
The square was built in the 19th century during the reign of the Habsburgs, when Trieste became a fashionable seaside resort of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This was a period of rapid growth of the city, the power of the Austrians benefited Trieste, as well as Budapest, which was also built up with magnificent buildings precisely under the strict leadership of the Habsburg dynasty. Many people compare Trieste with Vienna or even St. Petersburg for this square. The townspeople themselves claim that this is the largest square in the world overlooking the sea.
Municipality, Giuseppe Bruni, 1875 The city hall became infamous in connection with Mussolini. It was from the balcony of this building that on September 18, 1938, the dictator announced the introduction of racial laws in Italy. For the sake of this gathering, the fountain of the four continents was even removed and the people received Mussolini’s speech with enthusiasm.
Meeting Mussolini in Trieste in 1938 Only 4 continents were reflected in the sculptures of the fountain, since at the time of its production it was not yet known about Australia and Antarctica, which is why there is such an erroneous fountain on the main square of Trieste.
Fountain of the Four Continents (1751) The tower of the municipality was built in the same way as the clock tower in Piazza San Marco in Venice. There is an interesting bell at the top - the Moors - Micheze and Jacheze (Micheze e Jacheze) ring the bell, then we took a closer look at it in the museum of the San Giusto Castle. It’s curious that these sculptures are called Moors; in my opinion, they are typical Europeans; there is nothing African about them
The bell from the tower of the Municipality on the Place de la Unification of Italy Italy took part in the First World War on the side of the Entente; in memory of the fallen heroes, the main square is decorated with two metal columns, the lower parts of which are decorated with statues of infantrymen, pilots, artillerymen and other military specialists; even wreaths are still laid.
The base of a metal column with halberds is a symbol of the city, 1933 
Home of the Lloyd Triestino Shipping Company The Government Palace is decorated with beautiful mosaics in the Byzantine style.
Plaza Unification of Italy, Government Palace To see the more ancient architectural monuments of Trieste, you will have to climb the mountain. It was hard because of the heat, but it was worth it.
Castle and Cathedral of San Giusto
The ancient heart of Trieste is located on a high hill above the sea, where a medieval castle built between 1471 and 1630 and the Cathedral of San Giusto still stand. The Christian cathedral lived next to the Roman forum for several centuries, the remains of which can still be seen today.
Remains of the Roman Forum near the Castle of San Giusto The cathedral is very impressive; its construction dates back to the 14th century, at which point two basilicas from the 9th century were combined into one cathedral. And the entrance portal is borrowed from ancient Roman ruins. The entrance is free.
Cathedral of San Giusto The interior is decorated with ancient mosaics. Fortunately, at the cathedral we met a group of tourists from Minsk with a guide, so we were able to listen to a short story about the mosaics and paintings of the cathedral. The central nave contains a relatively new Murano glass mosaic. The cathedral's ceiling is wooden, painted with various floral patterns.
Central nave of the cathedral The oldest mosaic is on the left, it is difficult to say exactly how old it is, but the motifs are very reminiscent. To view the masterpiece you will have to fork out a little money, lighting is paid. In European churches, such extortions are common; I had to throw a coin into the machine to turn on the light. The floors are also mosaic, they say the 4th century AD.
Early Christian mosaic In the cathedral there are several more paintings dating back to the 17th-18th centuries; I noticed that the year was signed on the canvases i676, it is precisely instead of the number “1” that the small letter “i” is placed, maybe alternative historians are not so wrong with their new chronologies.
One of the paintings shows a prelate in a red cardinal's robe (he was canonized), and his face is very dark, he could definitely be mistaken for a Moor. However, the guide convinced us that it was just the varnish that had darkened over time, so the prelate looked dark-skinned, while the other characters in the same picture were white-skinned, and the varnish on their faces had not darkened?
Dark Prelate The Roman Forum offers the most beautiful view of Trieste. Near the cliff there is another monument dedicated to the heroes of the First World War, as it is written on the Internet, and the guide said that the monument is dedicated to the grief of the local population caused by the separation of families after the closure of the border between Italy and Yugoslavia. If anyone knows anything about this, please open my eyes in the comments, maybe I mixed something up.
Monument Nowadays there is a museum in the Castle of San Giusto. The majority of the collection consists of weapons from the 12th to the 19th centuries. We didn’t go to the museum itself; you can see the bell with the Moors at the very entrance to the castle, and there are also several ancient cannons there.
Streets of Trieste
Descending from the hill of San Giusto you can see another monument of the Roman era - the amphitheater.
Roman amphitheater As a native of St. Petersburg, I will say that Trieste is not at all like St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg is an absolutely flat city with wide and straight avenues, while Trieste stands on the hills and in some places is a real concrete jungle.
Slides and tunnels of Trieste The photo above shows a typical cityscape. Public transport follows tunnels, and pedestrians are asked to overcome the hill using stairs, the streets are narrow, the view is very small, so it is difficult to navigate in Trieste. This is not St. Petersburg, where from the Youth Theater you can see the spire of the Admiralty.
Trieste, residential areas The exchange building is located at the edge of the pedestrian zone adjacent to the Place de la Unite d'Italia. The building is very similar to an ancient temple, like the building of the St. Petersburg Stock Exchange, also built in the style of imitating the ancient temple in Paestum. However, the Exchange buildings in Trieste and St. Petersburg were built almost simultaneously.
Exchange Building (1806) The Exchange Square is decorated with a statue of the Austrian Emperor Leopold I and the Neptune Fountain.
Neptune Fountain on Birzhevaya Square The Grand Canal is one of the most beautiful sights of Trieste. Initially, it was built to drain the local salt marshes and to make it more convenient to load and unload ships, warehouses with goods were located along the banks of the canal. But over time, the port moved to another area of the city, and the embankments of the Grande Canal turned into a magnificent promenade for city residents and tourists. On the banks of the canal stands the Catholic Church of St. Anthony and the Serbian Orthodox Church, built in neo-Byzantine style. In general, Trieste is a city of three religions; Catholic, Orthodox churches and even synagogues are widely represented there; there used to be a Jewish quarter.
Grand Canal and Church of San Antonio (1840) The Canal Grande will lead directly to the sea promenade next to the Verdi Theater.
We spent about 3 hours exploring the center of Trieste. Outside the city there is a very picturesque one, I talked about it in the next article and I talked about it in the previous article. A visit to the Gigan Grotto can be combined with a trip on the old tram TRAM DI OPICINA. The tram will not take you directly to the cave, but you can walk from its final stop. If you are traveling by car, most parking in Trieste is located on the embankment, the cost is about 1 € per hour.
Palazzo Carciotti Now Trieste is a hard-working city. Along the sea towards Slovenia there is a large industrial zone with factories, dry docks, a huge port, we crossed this industrial zone three times back and forth. Now Trieste has about 230,000 inhabitants, which is small compared to Russian cities, but compared to the cities of the Slovenian coast it is very large. Koper, a rival seaport in Slovenia, has a population of just 10,000 people. So Trieste, in addition to all its other advantages, is also an important industrial center of Italy.
Industrial zone
Trieste is a city on the northeastern outskirts of Italy, gaining popularity among tourists from different countries. Beautiful nature, historical and cultural monuments, a clear sea, the opportunity to purchase branded items at low prices - these are not all the secrets of the charm of the ancient city, called “little Vienna”.
History and sights
The first settlements on the territory of Trieste appeared in the period preceding antiquity. At one time there was a developed port here. During the reign of Octavian Augustus (Ottaviano Augusto), walls appeared surrounding the city.
A monument of antiquity in Trieste - the Roman Theater (Teatro romano) for 6 thousand spectators, quite well preserved and discovered during construction work in 1938, and now serves as a concert venue.
In the Middle Ages, the city was included in the Republic (La Repubblica Di Venezia), and in 1382 the territory was taken over by the Habsburg family (Gli asburgo). It was thanks to the activities of Charles VI (Carlo VI) that palaces and the world's largest square, Piazza Unita D'Italia, facing the sea, appeared. The times of this ruler are told by a column erected in his honor with a sculptural image of Charles on its top.
Carla's daughter Maria Teresa showed great care for Trieste. At her suggestion, the Grand Canal (Il Canal Grande) was dug.
During the reign of Charles and Maria Theresa, the city was decorated with famous fountains and palaces:
- Stratti Palace (Palazzo Stratti), built in 1839 and rebuilt in 1846;
- Fountain of the Four Continents (Fontana dei Quattro Continenti), built in 1751;
- Palazzo Modell, conceived as an ideal for the development of urban design;
- Palazzo del Municipio, built in 1875, intended for the firm of Lloyd and others.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the city continued to become more beautiful, for example, in 1904-1905, the Palazzo del Governo was built, the appearance of which expresses the features of the aesthetics of modernism.
Another representative of the Habsburg family who left a bright page in the history of Trieste is Archduke Maximilian (Massimiliano), according to whose design the fortress-residence Miramare was built, surrounded by a garden and park.
After World War I, Trieste became part of Italy; this is evidenced by an authentic anchor and a sculpture of a sailor from the ship Audache raising the Italian flag over the city, installed in 1918.
In 1927, a lighthouse appeared, which became a monument to the heroic sailors who died in the battles of World War I. During World War II, the territory was occupied; from 1943 to 1945, a concentration camp operated here, killing 20,000 Jews. The exposition of the Museum “Risiera di San Sabba” (Museo della Risiera di San Sabba), which occupies the premises of a former death camp, tells about this terrible period.
After the war, the territory was called free and was under the control of the United States and Great Britain. In 1954, by agreement between the Italian and Yugoslav governments, Trieste returned to Italy.
Shopping
Trieste is a city in which tourism is just beginning to develop, so there is no such crowd as in large famous cities.
At the same time, the range of goods is practically no different from those presented in the shops of Venice, and the prices are much lower. Particular attention can be paid to locally produced goods, inexpensive and of high quality, as well as models from Italian designers who do not have a worldwide reputation, but present stylish models at realistic prices.
The following stores deserve the attention of shopping lovers:
- Le Torri D’Europa, located a few steps from the port, is one of the largest shopping centers with a selection of goods from famous brands in Europe and Italy;
- United Colors of Benetton, a well-known brand store featuring new styles and a discount section of past fashion seasons;
- Coin, a clothing, shoe, perfume and cosmetics store;
- Giulia Centro Commerciale, a shopping center located near the University of Trieste with a wide selection of sporting goods, furniture, household items, food courts, playgrounds, cinemas, etc.;
- Palmanova, an outlet in the suburbs of Trieste at a distance of 50 kilometers, offering quality products from famous brands from past fashion seasons, etc.
According to Italian traditions, Trieste invites you to the following markets:
- The flea market next to the Piazza United Italia, where on Sunday mornings you can find amazing treasures from past centuries, porcelain, ceramics, glassware;
- Mercato di Ponterosso food market with fresh goods at low prices.
In Trieste you can buy quality food:
- different colors and shapes;
- (parmigiano);
- Raw smoked ham (prosciutto di Parma);
- brand "Illy"
- Traditional local wines, etc.
A kaleidoscope of grocery and department store stores awaits travelers in Borgo Teresiano Square. Sale lovers will find a lot of interesting things during the seasons of maximum discounts - in January-February, July-August.
What to try
The cuisine is an interesting ensemble of Austrian national and Mediterranean cuisine, rich in seafood. If you come to Trieste for the first time, you need to try dishes typical of this city:
- Iota soup (uppa iota) with vegetables, meat, olive oil, sauerkraut, fried wheat flour;
- Brodeto zuppa soup made from small sea fish;
- Strucolo di patate (potato roll), etc.
Port
Trieste is a port city with 4 harbors, receiving cargo and passenger ships. A variety of cargo is brought to Trieste from all over the world:
- Oil, coal;
- Cotton;
- Phosphate fertilizers;
- Jute fiber;
- Iron, etc.
Lumber, oil products, cement, etc. are exported from Trieste. The main directions of cargo transportation are Austria, the Czech Republic, and Hungary.
The port of Trieste has its own oil refinery, shipyard, and ship repair docks. Oil comes directly from the port via an oil pipeline in Germany.
Comfortable passenger cruise ships depart from Trieste, on which you can take an exciting family trip along the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas along several routes:
- Trieste – Kotor (Montenegro) – (Civitavecchia) (Trieste – Kotor (Montenegro) – Roma (Civitavecchia);
- Trieste – Athens (Piraeus) – Katakolon (Greece) – Corfu – Dubrovnik (Croatia) – Venice – Trieste (Trieste – Atene (Pireo) – Katakolon (Grecia) – Corfù – Dubrovnik (Croazia) – Venezia – Trieste);
- Trieste – Corfu – Katakolon – Mykonos (Greece) – Dubrovnik – Venice – Trieste (Trieste – Corfù – Katakolon – Mykonos (Greece) – Dubrovnik – Venezia – Trieste).
Weather
Trieste is located at the same latitude as the Crimean Peninsula. From May to October it is warm here, there are no sudden temperature changes or extraordinary jumps in above-zero temperatures. The maximum temperature (possibly 35-37°C) is observed in the first half of August.
The humidity is moderate, the wind is variable, the weather during the season is mostly clear, without rain or thunderstorms. The proximity of mountain ranges protects the city from strong winds and cold.
In Trieste, winter occurs in January-February, but during the day the air temperature even at this time is +5+10°C.
How to get there
You can get to Trieste by ferry, bus, plane, train. From Venice to Trieste you can travel by high-speed train in 1.5 hours, paying 12 euros. Accurate information is updated daily on the website www.trenitalia.com.
By plane from Venice to Trieste you can get with one change in Rome, so the travel time is 3.5 hours, and the cost of an economy class ticket is from 8,633 rubles. Information can be found on the Alitalia website www.alitalia.com.
Hotels
Trieste is an amazing city in which the historical center borders the waters of the bay. From the historical monuments you can get to the beach in 10 minutes. Therefore, most of the accommodation options are located in the historical center, but offer views of the sea from the windows.
3 stars
3 star hotels in Trieste invite you to relax in a comfortable environment at an affordable price. Most offer a variety of breakfast options - gluten-free, vegan, continental, etc.
Forvm boutique Hotel
Forvm offers accommodation in the city center, within walking distance of large shopping centers, close to the port. The rooms feature parquet floors and feature classic elegance in their interior design. Vacationers are provided with all the necessary household appliances, air conditioning, TV, comfortable bathrooms.
Travelers can be offered different breakfast options: Italian, American, gluten-free and vegetarian options.
The hotel will be convenient for vacationers with disabilities.
Hotel Milano
Hotel Milano enjoys a convenient location in a central area, close to shops and the train station.
Luxurious rooms are decorated with carpet flooring, furnished with wooden furniture, equipped with split systems, TV with the ability to watch Sports and Cinema channels for free.
The cozy restaurant will delight guests with buffet breakfasts.
4 stars
4-star hotels have a higher level of comfort and offer additional features such as a swimming pool, fitness room, massage, etc.
Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
Its central location in a historic 19th-century building overlooking the Bay of Trieste and its proximity to the beach area make the Savoia Excelsior Palace a very popular hotel. The rooms are decorated with marble slabs and mirrors and equipped with modern appliances. You can work out in the gym with Technogym equipment, or visit the massage parlor.
Children under 2 years old are admitted free of charge.
Hotel Continentale
The advantageous location of the Continentale Hotel within walking distance of attractions, shopping centers and an 18-minute walk from the beach attracts tourists from different countries, including families with children. The rooms are characterized by a high level of soundproofing, stylish decor, natural parquet flooring and wooden furniture. You can choose a room with a jacuzzi bath.
The restaurant offers national cuisine, as well as gluten-free and vegetarian dishes. The hotel has created conditions for guests with disabilities. Children under 2 years old are admitted free of charge. The hotel has Russian-speaking staff.
5 stars
A 5-star hotel in Trieste is distinguished by a large area of rooms, luxurious decoration of the halls, restaurant, terrace, and the availability of additional services.
Greif Hotel Maria Theresia
The attractiveness of the hotel lies in the beautiful views of the Gulf of Trieste from the spacious, elegant terrace and from the spacious and comfortable rooms.
At the hotel you can use the gym for fitness, swim in the indoor pool, and try a varied menu in the restaurant.
Apartments and B&B
B&B Hotel Trieste
Hotel Trieste was built in Art Nouveau style at the beginning of the 20th century, a 10-minute walk from Piazza United Italia. The rooms are distinguished by their special elegance and the presence of necessary household appliances.
Vacationers are offered a delicious breakfast. All conditions have been created here for guests with disabilities.
Ritter'S Rooms & Apartments
Ritter’S is located 100 meters from the Plaza United Italia. The rooms are distinguished by the convenience of a living room, a kitchen space equipped with the latest technology, a dining area, and a bathroom.
Vacationers can dine at a discount at the hotel restaurant and relax in a nearby bar.
Trieste is an Italian city in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, the administrative center of the province of the same name. Previously, the settlement was an imperial city, which was the capital of the Austrian Maritime Region.
Trieste is located in the northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula, at a distance of 145 kilometers from Venice and close to Slovenia. This location allows many tourists to visit the Italian city of Trieste and enjoy the sights. All travelers have the right to be convinced that the Italian city of Trieste deserves attention and has managed to survive serious upheavals.
Interesting sights:
The Wind Museum began operating in 2007. The exhibition is dedicated to the icy sea wind called bora. Wind speeds can reach one hundred meters per second.
The exhibition includes:
- Documents and objects related to sea wind.
- Sail.
- Wind turbines.
- Equipment necessary to generate electricity.
- Bottles, jars and boxes with winds from different countries of the world.
Next to the museum center there is a small shop where you can buy souvenirs.
Miramare Castle is a 19th-century castle complex located on the coast of the Gulf of Trieste. Construction activities were carried out in 1856 – 1860. Moreover, the territory includes a cliff and 22 hectares of coastal park. The basis of the park complex is the correct placement of accents, thanks to which every visitor can appreciate tropical trees and unique plants.
Each room is furnished with original furniture and objects. As a result, you can understand the features of the 19th century interior.
Location: Viale Miramare, 34151.
The Roman theater is located near the foot of the San Giusto hill. The attraction was discovered only during excavations in 1938, and it was preserved at a decent level.
Today you can see the central arena, wall, seats, statues and richly decorated fountains. Historians note that in the Roman theater performances could be enjoyed up to 6,000 people.
Location: Via Mazzini, 34121.
Piazza Unita d'Italia is the largest in Europe. It faces the sea. The creation of the square implied the opportunity to demonstrate the strength and power of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the history of which was coming to its very end.
Previously, this place was the site of the city port, which is indicated by blue signs installed directly on the pavement.
Location: Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia.
The church belongs to the Serbian Orthodox community in Trieste. The construction of the temple dates back to 1869. In this case, a project developed by the architect Karl Machiachini was used. Thanks to a worthy project, it was possible to build an Orthodox church taking into account the best principles of the Byzantine style.
Features of the architectural design of the temple:
- High dome blue.
- Four towers in the form of bell towers.
- Hemispherical hats.
- Mosaic decorations for external walls.
- Richly decorated interior: paintings on the nave, imitation mosaics, silver lamps.
The Byzantine style can be seen in every detail of the Church of St. Spyridon.
Location: Via Spiridione - 9, 34122.
The Castle of San Giusto is located on the hill of the same name. Construction took place in 1368, but the first documentary information about the presence of a castle complex and an ancient fortress dates back to the 15th century. The castle was a 2-story majestic building, complemented by a square tower.
In the 15th – 16th centuries, the building was expanded thanks to the creation of new bastions. However, in 1702 it was realized that San Giusto was not coping with its task and the object could be bombed.
In 1930, the Italian authorities turned the fort into a tourist site, and the fortress was restored to its current appearance.
During World War II, San Giusto was nevertheless used for defensive purposes. Restoration was carried out only in 2000, and the modern building is used for the functioning of two museums. One museum center displays Roman mosaics, while another displays weapons and armor.
Location: Piazza della Cattedrale - 2, 34121.
The cathedral was built on the site where the first Christian temple of Trieste existed. In the 9th century, instead of one temple, two small churches appeared. By the 14th century, measures were taken to unite the buildings into a single complex.
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The church is Greek Orthodox. Its construction began in 1784 and was successfully completed in 1787. However, the classical facade was built only in 1819 - 1820, since initially there was not enough money for it.
Stratti Palace was built in 1839. Despite this historical circumstance, the facade was nevertheless redone in 1872, taking into account the architectural features of the neighboring Modello Palace. At the top of the building you can see a sculptural group depicting the Italian city of Trieste. The sculpture is a kind of allegory of luck and progress.
The palace was built in 1871 thanks to the work of the Italian architect Giuseppe Bruni. The name of the palace complex is due to the fact that this particular landmark should serve as a model for other buildings on the square. It was assumed that the square in Trieste would be rebuilt in the same style. However, the plans could not be realized, so the Modello Palace remains unique.
The palace complex is designed in an eclectic style, and the landmark occupies a special position in the Unity Square of Italy. The year of construction is recognized as 1875, and the architect is the talented Italian Giuseppe Bruni.
The Municipal Palace of Trieste is located in the most advantageous location and faces the sea. The main feature of the attraction is the clock tower, decorated with bronze Moors Michele and Jaquese. The Moors ring the bell. The originals of Mikese and Yakese are kept in the Castle of St. Justus, and exact copies have been installed on the tower since 2006. The tower is decorated with the Italian tricolor and stucco.
Location: Piazza Unità d'Italia.
Lloyd Palace is owned by the Austro-Hungarian Shipping Company. The construction of the attraction took place between 1881 and 1883. The famous architect Heinrich von Ferstel participated in the implementation of the unique project.
Lloyd Palace is a symbol of the lordly Trieste along the entire sea coast. The end of the building is decorated with two fountains, one of which has a statue of Thetis, and the other a statue of Venus. Initially, fresh water flowed from the Fountain of Thetis, and sea water from the Fountain of Venus.
Today, the Presidium of the regional council meets at Lloyd Palace.
Location: Piazza dell'Unita D'Italia.
The fountain has existed since 1754 and is located in Piazza Unita Italia, or rather in front of the Municipal Palace.
The sculptural composition of the fountain includes four figures with animals, which are unique symbols of the continents:
- Africa - Moor and Lion.
- America – crocodile and Indian.
- Asia – an Asian with his own camel.
- Europe - a European woman in a toga with a horse.
On the pedestal there is a female figure, which is a symbol of Trieste. At the bottom is the Nile, wrapped in a warm blanket. In addition, several allegorical figures can be seen below.
In the 21st century, the fountain was repeatedly attacked by vandals, but the necessary restoration work was successfully carried out.
In the oldest quarters there is the Grand Canal, which is a man-made object. The canal was created by the middle of the 18th century, during the reign of the daughter of the Emperor Maria Theresa of Austria.
The canal starts next to the sea and ends in the historical center of the city. Until 1934, the length was greater than it is now. Despite this, the attraction still adorns Trieste.
Duino Castle is located a few kilometers from Trieste, or rather on the coast of the Adriatic Riviera. The castle has an ancient and distinguished history, as it was first built back in the 1300s. Duino is located on a steep cliff, which offers stunning panoramic views of the bay and sea.
The current structure dates back to the 16th century. For the last four hundred years, the castle has belonged to the Von Thurn und Taxis family. Since 2003, the owners have allowed tourists to visit the castle complex and view works of art and historical relics.
The poet Rainer Maria Rilke temporarily lived in Duino Castle. A 2-kilometer observation trail is named after the poet, starting next to a steep cliff and ending near the Gulf of Sistiana.
One of the most worthy attractions of the complex is a military bunker in the rock, turned into a unique museum.
Location: Frazione Duino - 32, 34011.
Trieste is one of the most unique and original cities in all of Italy. This is where you can better understand Italian culture and history.
.Trieste is located in the picturesque region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, on the border with Slovenia. Trieste has a population of more than 200 thousand inhabitants.
City port is one of the most important in Italy, and is a hub for international trade flows from central and eastern Europe to Asia.
Sights of Trieste
Trieste is an amazing tourist city, but as a rule tourists neglect it in favor of more famous and larger cities such as, etc. But having visited it at least once, you will be convinced that it has its own unique history and culture, and that there is also sights worth visiting.
Particularly popular among tourists is the Giant Cave (Grotta Gigante), the largest cave in the world. It is not located in Trieste itself, but in the nearby town of Sgonico on Borgo Grotta Gigante 42a. And of course very popular Miramare Castle is a symbol of the city.
Trieste is a great attraction in itself in Italy. I think any tourist will get a lot of positive impressions walking through ancient squares among the most beautiful buildings that have miraculously survived to this day.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit excursion activities in Trieste, today individual, group and bus tours of the city can be booked in advance on the website, including a walk through Miramare Castle and the giant cave.Population of Trieste
The population of the city of Trieste is more than 200 thousand people.Trieste is an international city; emigrants from Slovenia, Romania, China, Africa, Albania, Serbia, Croatia, Greece, Germany and the CIS countries live here. At the same time, Trieste is the most populous city in the region, with the highest income level and the lowest unemployment rate.
Transport
To travel around the city, tourists are provided with two types - tram and bus. Bus tickets can be purchased directly from the driver. Trams have special ticket machines.
Also, tickets for public transport in Italy are sold in newspaper or tobacco stores (ask biglietto sul tram), and the ticket can be for a day, a week or even a month. If you decide to travel around Trieste, the best transport is by train or bus.
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Italians talk about Trieste as one of the safest cities in Italy (in terms of crime). But still, caution never hurts.
Economy of Trieste
The economy of the city of Trieste mainly thrives due to industries such as shipbuilding and metallurgy. It is here that the largest, world-famous plant for the production of ship engines and equipment for power plants is located in Europe. The Fincantieri company, which is a global leader in construction cruise ships and navy vessels. .
Also in Trieste are largest companies Alcatel and Telit specialize in the production of telecommunications equipment.
The largest manufacturers Hausbrandt, Dreher and Illy are also located here, as well as the best Italian sausage and pasta companies.
Trieste can even be called the coffee capital of Italy. Therefore, while walking around the city, you will constantly meet coffee shops, coffee makers and other coffee-related paraphernalia.
Trieste Airport
international Airport Ronchi dei Legionari Airport is the only regional airport, located in the province of Gorizia, 33 kilometers from Trieste. There are daily flights from here to cities in Italy and Europe. The airport cooperates with such airlines as Lufthansa, Alitalia, Airdolomiti, Ryanair.
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Additional airport services:
- Bank (open Monday to Friday from 08.00 to 13.30 and from 15.00 to 15.30).
- ATM (24 hours)
- snack bar
- restaurant
- duty free shop
- book Shop
- post office
- Internet (WiFi)
From Ronchi dei Legionari Airport to Trieste you can:
- by bus: No. 51, travel time to Trieste Central Station is about one hour. Ticket price 3.50 €.
- by taxi: the cost is approximately 60.00 €. Taxi phone numbers in Trieste: 040 307730, 040 390039.
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Another closest international airport is Marco Polo (Venice) located 170 km from Trieste.
How to get to Trieste from Rome
The distance from Rome to Trieste is 674 km.- by train: from the Termini train station in Rome, the travel time will take approximately 5.5 hours, the cost of a ticket in economy class is from 50.00 €, in first class from 70.00 €. Don’t forget to validate your ticket when you board the train; this is a very common mistake made by tourists in Italy.
- by car: the whole journey will cost you approximately 125.00 €, of which road tax is about 50.00 euros and fuel is 80.00 €. The journey will take 7.5 hours.
- by bus: fare approximately 50.00 €. One drawback is that this method takes the longest.
How to get to Trieste from Milan
The distance from Milan to Trieste is 453 km.- By train: from Milan Central Station to Trieste the travel time is 4.5 hours, the cost of a train ticket is from 40.00 €, in first class 70.00 €. As I said above, do not forget to validate your ticket when entering the train.
- By car: the entire journey will cost approximately 80.00 €, of which about 30.00 € for road tax and 50.00 € for fuel. The trip will take about 5 hours.
- By bus: the whole journey lasts 7 hours, ticket price 40.00 €.
Culinary traditions of Trieste
Like many port cities in Italy, seafood is the main and important ingredient in Trieste's cuisine. Although there are also a huge number of meat recipes here, and the local Dessert and are absolutely one of the best in Italy.
Like all cities and regions of Italy, Trieste is famous for its unique cheeses. One of the favorites is Liptauer cheese, which has Hungarian-Slovak-Serbian-Austrian roots.
As a rule, Liptauer is made from goat or sheep milk, or rather from cottage cheese. To which butter, sour cream, finely chopped onion, paprika, parsley, mustard, capers, cumin seeds, a pinch of red pepper and anchovies are added. All this is turned into a homogeneous mass and used as a snack, or simply spread on bread and crackers.
As I said above, Trieste has served as a haven for many ethnic groups from all over the world, and each of them brought something unique to the cuisine of the city and region. One of these “tricks” is the use of a large number of herbs and spices.
Most common typical dishes of the city of Trieste can be called:
Jota— bean soup, it contains sauerkraut, ribs, bacon and potatoes;Porzina e capuzi— boiled pork with cabbage, served with horseradish and mustard;
Gnocchi with plum filling;
Gnocchi with fried stale bread, eggs and ham;
Brodetto triestino- fish broth with the addition of shellfish and crustaceans;
Rice and beans;
Goulash(Goulash alla Triestina) - prepared from veal with the addition of onions, tomatoes and sweet peppers;
Apple strudel;
Putizza- a pie filled with walnuts and hazelnuts, raisins, breadcrumbs, milk chocolate, honey and rum;
kipfel- a type of croissant;
Fave di Trieste— almond cake with Maraschino fruit liqueur.
The best wines The Friuli-Venezia Giulia region and the city of Trieste are considered Carso wines (DOC), specializing in the production of white and red wine - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Terrano, Chardonnay, Traminer, Malvasia, Sauvignon. Perhaps Carso wines are not as famous throughout the world as French ones, but we can certainly say that the quality and taste of these wines are excellent.
Events in Trieste
Throughout the year, some interesting events are sure to happen in Trieste. One of which is sailing regatta"Barcolana", which is held on the second Sunday of October. Various film festivals are also held here; one of the most significant, the Trieste Film Festival, is held annually in January.
Shopping in Trieste
Trieste is a great place for shopping, especially if you are interested in antiques, leather goods, books and clothing. There are simply a huge number of shops, large shopping centers and ordinary open markets.
Shopaholics should know that shops in Italy, and in Trieste in particular, are open every day from approximately 9.00 to 20.00. lunch break from approximately 13.00 to 16.00, on Sunday almost everything is closed, but there are exceptions and some shops may be open only until lunch. Outdoor markets are usually open from early morning until lunchtime.
The majority of shops are located in Borgo Teresiano, the best place to find clothes. shoes and household items. Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia is famous for having the best antique shops in Trieste. Here you can find everything from furniture and china to amazing works of art. .
The shopping centers Giulia (Via Giulia, buses No. 6, No. 9 and No. 35) and Torri d’Europa (Via Svevo, buses No. 8 and No. 29 go here) are very popular among tourists and Italians.
Each third Sunday month near Piazza dell’Unita d’Italia (in Cittavechhia) you can visit a flea market. The Mercato di Ponterosso food market is located next to the canal in the Borgo Teresiano area. Also don't forget to visit the covered market "Mercato Coperto" on Carducci Street.
Finally, I suggest watching a video about the beautiful region of Friuli Venezia Giulia:
