A few kilometers from Bibione rises Trieste, a superb historic city once the center of political, literal and artistic power of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Thanks to the important port center and the border area, the city has developed a unique character that has attracted and inspired thousands of people, making it one of the most colorful and cosmopolitan cities in Italy.
A superb historic city
One of the most colorful and cosmopolitan cities in Italy
How to get:
The car is one of the most convenient means of transport as although the center of Trieste can be visited on foot there are some attractions such as Redipuglia or the castle of Miramare which can be reached more comfortably by car.
The tour includes a stop at the castle of Duino (entry not included), the church of San Giusto, a stop in Miramare with a visit to the castle of Maximilian I of Austria. During the various visits there is some free time to be able to have lunch, go shopping and visit the city on your own.
Getting around the city:
What see:
The museum was donated to the city in 1869, the museum is today one of the best Italian collections of modern and contemporary art.
Museum of the rice mill of San Sabba:
it is a national monument in memory of the only German concentration camp in Italy.
Roman Theater:
Dating back to the time of Emperor Octavio in 33-32 AD, this fantastic theater is located at the foot of the San Giusto hill near the sea.
Barcola:
splendid walk to the north of the city very close to the castle of Miramare. Here is the Trieste beach and can be easily reached by bus N.6.
located north of Trieste, 6km from the central station, it once stood as the residence of Maximilian of Habsburg. The excellent castle surrounded by 22 hectares of greenery is one of the main attractions to visit. Of particular beauty are the rooms of Maximilian, the apartments of Duke Amadeo, the throne room, the park and the small castle.
San Giusto:
The cathedral and the castle: a walk on the ramparts of the castle offers an unforgettable view of the city of Trieste, its hills and the sea, and then visit the cathedral of the castle.
Information & Useful links:
Tourist office: it is located in Piazza dell’Unità d’Italia 5 minutes from the station, and is an excellent point to start the tour with the right information.