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What to see and do in Trieste
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Trieste is a border and sea city, with the largest seafront square in Europe, historic cafés and a white castle perched over the gulf. It has a Central European soul and excellent coffee.
Practical tips
- Order a “capo in b”, Trieste’s macchiato.
- The bora, the strong north-east wind, can blow in winter: dress accordingly.
- Miramare Castle can be reached by a short bus ride or by train.
When to go
Spring and autumn are ideal; in summer the sea of the Karst is an excellent alternative.
The places not to miss in Trieste
Piazza Unità d’Italia
The great square open to the sea, with 19th-century palaces, splendid in the evening.
- Tickets and visits
Miramare Castle
The white castle on the sea built for Maximilian of Habsburg, with a park.
The Castle and Cathedral of San Giusto
The hill with the fortress, the cathedral and the view of the city.
Molo Audace
The pier that reaches into the sea, ideal for a walk at sunset.
The Grand Canal and Borgo Teresiano
The canal with boats and the church of Sant’Antonio Taumaturgo.
Historic cafés
Caffè San Marco and Tommaseo: literary venues of the 19th century.
The Giant Cave
One of the largest tourist caves in the world, on the Karst.
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