EXPLORE TRIESTE: WHAT SHOULD YOU CERTAINLY VISIT IN TRIESTE?

 

LITTLE VIENNA BY THE SEA

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Trieste is known as the 'little Vienna by the Sea'. You can see this in the architecture, influenced by the Viennese Neoclassical style that was so popular in the 19th century. Not surprising since Trieste was under  Habsburg Empire rule for centuries.

Trieste began to play a really important role when the nearby Venice lost more and more of its power in the 18th century and the Habsburg Emperor Charles VI, decided to take profit of this situation, founding the Free Port of Trieste.

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IMPORTANT PORT AND CHURCHES

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Trieste soon appropriated itself with the title of the main port of the Austrian Empire. It was the second largest port in Southern Europe (after Marseille) and grew in 200 years from a fishing town of 7.000 inhabitants into a major international port with 200.000 inhabitants. People came from many different countries to settle here. They obtained religious freedom and the result is that Trieste has many different churches representing various religions, including a synagogue, a Serbian Orthodox Church and Greek Orthodox Church.

 

COFFEE, LITERATURE, 'GRAND CAFÉS' AND EATALY

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Trieste is not only rich in churches but also in elegant Grand Cafés where you can enjoy a true Italian coffee in many ways. Coffee is actually the most important import product and it is not a coincidence that the world-famous coffee brand 'illy' has its roots here.

 

In addition Trieste is known as the literature city where famous writers such as James Joyce once lived. They loved using the Grand Cafès to philosophize and discuss their latest book while drinking their coffee. 

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Do you want to do some shopping and enjoy the delicious Italian food and wines? Visit the famous restaurant chain 'Eataly'. It's not only a great Italian restaurant but also a kind of supermarket that sells all kinds of Italian Deli like wines, olive oils ecc. It's located along the Seaside 'Riva' in an old storage warehouse which has been transformed into a  modern restaurant. While eating you have a beautiful view of the bay.

 

ROMAN RUINS

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However, Trieste is not only famous for its Hapsburg past, writers and coffee culture. The origins of Trieste date back to at least 100 b.C, when the Romans founded a small trading establishment on the hilltop which they called Tergeste what 'market town' means. You can still find sites and ruins from this period such as the Roman Theatre, the Forum and the Roman arch 'Arco Riccardo'.

On top of the "Saint Giusto" hill, named after the city's patron, you will find the magnificent medieval castle and cathedral. 

 

A CITY WALK  IN TRIESTE

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Altogether Trieste is a city with many faces, one moment you walk along the Roman ruins and the next moment you will find yourself surrounded by beautiful palaces and elegant buildings from the 19th century. "The largest square of Europe by the sea", Piazza Unità d'Italia, is a perfect starting point for your visit of this versatile port town.

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If you want to book me for a tour of Trieste or the nearby Miramare and Duino castle do not hesitate to contact me.