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Monuments and Landmarks in Trieste, Italy Luxury Vacations, Tours and Travel Packages Piazza Unita d'Italia Place Unit'Italie, Trieste, Italy  This is not simply a piazza, but the very heart of Trieste: its lounge, its soul, its business centre, as well as the commercial and political centre. Very busy of course during the week , it plays an important role on Sundays mornings when thousands of people descend on this large European piazza that overlooks the sea. Here, they drink coffee, meet friends, colleagues and acquaintances, all in a very unique atmosphere. The piazza also accommodates many concerts, festivals, shows and exhibitions. Shaped in a perfect rectangle and surrounded by amazing palaces: the Municipio with its clock tower; the Stratti, housing General Insurance and also the Caffe degli Specchi and the Palazzo del Lloyd Trestino, which once housed the oldest Italian navigation company. Finally there is also the Prefettura or government palace and the lovely liberty building that houses the fine Duca d'Aosta hotel. And at the piazza's centre stands the 18th century Quattro Continenti fountain, the former terminal of the Maria Teresa d'Austria acqueduct. It would be a grave sin to visit Trieste and not having a coffee in this lovely piazza.Tram di Opicina Trieste, Italy  A scenic and romantic way to get up to Trieste's Carso is by going in the tram. This old rail system was opened in 1902 and has become part of local folklore, there are even local traditional songs about it. The tram is managed by a transport business consortium and costs them hundreds of millions of Lire every year. It leaves from the city centre's Piazza Oberdan and travels the 5 kilometres up the Scorcola to the town of Obicina. It is far more than just a means of transport however, it is a large tourist attraction and represents an important part of the city's recent history as well as being part of the heart and soul of the city. The route that it follows is extraordinary, passengers sit on the wooden seats and benches you feel as if you are on an old fashioned merry go round. There is a fantastic view from the windows: you can see Trieste, the bay and Miramare castle. A normal bus ticket is all that you need to buy in order to use the tram. There are departures every 20 minutes from Trieste (from 7.11am until 8.11pm) and from Opicina (from 7am until 8pm). For further information contact ACT at the number above.Basilica Civile Romana  Colle Capitolino (San Giusto), Trieste, Italy At the foot of the San Giusto cathedral and castle, on the highest hill of the city, are the remains of a vast, roman basilica dating from the second century. The site was found in the 1930's, when the area was being renovated. The civil basilica had two floors with two apses. Part of the columns were reconstructed during the fascist period. From what remains, it is thought that the basilica was originally 90 metres long and 30 metres wide. It was an imposing building, as Trieste or Tergeste as it was called at the time, was an important city in the Empire. There is a nearby monument to the fallen soldiers of the First World War. From here an extraordinary panorama of the city and the gulf can be admired. Arco di Riccardo Piazza del Barbacan, Trieste, Italy  At the heart of old Triesta between narrow, quiet streets, not far from the very central Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia, we find the Arco di Riccardo, a monument which , according to many historians, dates back to 33 B.C. and is the only gate of the city walls that has stood the test of time. But there is also another hypothesis: that the monument, 7 metres high and 5 meters long, could in fact be an entrance to a former sanctuary. Historically a little hazy then, it is definitely worth a visit. Next to the Arch, in an enchanting setting, away from the traffic and confusion, there is a delicious restaurant, All'Arco di Riccardo, which offers typically local food, pleasantly served.Grotta Gigante  Borgo Grotta Gigante 42/a, Trieste, Italy This enormous cave, first opened to the public in 1908, is large enough to contain the entire basilica of Saint Peter. Because of its special characteristics and constant temperature of 12C, it is the site of scientific experiments of world interest. The oldest speleological society in Europe runs the caves and organizes guided tours all year round. A series of routes, some of which have only been opened recently, allow visitors to admire the cave (illuminated by spotlights) from different angles. You can also visit the small museum of archeological and paleontological materials from the area. Museum admission is free. Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by our Trieste vacation specialist. Contact : Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252 |
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