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10 places on the map

Top 10

1
One of Europe's largest seafront squares.
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Stunning when lit at night
- Walk to the end of the Molo Audace
- Cafés are pricey, try side streets
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2
White seaside castle built for Archduke Maximilian.
3 tips
- Take bus 6 or the coastal path
- Gardens are lovely
- Closed on some days
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3
Hilltop fortress with views over the city.
3 tips
- Climb for views of the gulf
- Small museum inside
- Cheap entry
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4
Medieval cathedral with Byzantine mosaics.
3 tips
- Free entry
- Look for the mosaics
- Next to the castle
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5
Short 18th-century canal ending at Sant'Antonio.
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Cafés line the sides
- Pretty at night
- Close to Piazza Unità
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6
Neoclassical church at the end of the canal.
3 tips
- Free entry
- Good photo from the canal
- Check mass times
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7
Long stone pier extending into the Adriatic.
- Tip: Sunset
3 tips
- Beautiful at sunset
- Walk to the end for views
- Free
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8
Roman theatre from the 1st century in the old town.
3 tips
- Free to see
- Sometimes hosts summer events
- Easy stop on the walk up
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9
Lighthouse and war memorial overlooking the Adriatic.
3 tips
- Open on selected days
- Take bus 24
- Great panorama
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10
One of the world's largest tourist caves.
- Tip: Book ahead
2 tips
- Take bus 42
- Wear warm clothes
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Before you go: Trieste tips

Transportation

Use Trieste Trasporti buses: city buses reach Miramare Castle, Barcola and the hills; buy tickets before boarding.
Take the boat to Muggia: a small passenger ferry crosses the bay to this pretty Venetian-style town.
Walk the centre: the old town, port and Piazza Unita are compact and easy to explore on foot.

Security

Watch for the Bora: this strong wind can gust powerfully in winter; hold railings and avoid exposed areas.
Mind wet stone: piers and paved squares get slippery when wet, especially on Molo Audace.
Watch bags in crowds: during the Barcolana regatta in October, keep an eye on valuables in busy areas.

Saving

Eat at a buffet: traditional buffet triestino spots serve boiled pork, sausages and sauerkraut at fair prices.
Visit an osmiza: farmhouses in the Karst open seasonally to sell homemade wine and cold cuts cheaply.
Swim at Barcola: locals sunbathe and swim along this free seafront promenade in summer.

Weather/Clothing

Pack windproof layers: winter Bora winds make it feel colder, so bring a windproof jacket.
Enjoy warm summers: June to August is warm and sunny, perfect for the seaside.
Bring an umbrella: spring and autumn can be rainy, so pack light rain gear.

Cultural

Learn coffee terms: in Trieste a nero is an espresso and a capo is a small macchiato; capo in b comes in a glass.
Appreciate the mix of cultures: Austro-Hungarian, Slovenian and Italian influences shape food and architecture.
Try jota: this hearty soup of beans, sauerkraut and potatoes is a local winter favourite.

Local Hacks

Find osmize by the branch: a leafy branch hung at road junctions points the way to open osmize.
Walk Molo Audace at sunset: this pier is popular for evening strolls with sea views.
Visit Grotta Gigante: this huge cave in the Karst hills is a short trip from the city.

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