Introduction
Trieste is an Adriatic city in northeastern Italy, near
the border with Slovenia. The sea in the Gulf of Trieste
very clear and clean, with limestone cliffs and rocky
Beaches. The city center has a central European
more Austrian than Italian, was the port city of Trieste
Habsburg Empire.
Individual points
Enjoy a combination of a sea / beach holiday and
Cultural attractionsCity.
It 's a perfect destination for a short trip, but you may
easy for a week here. The Verdi Theatre hosts a
Opera season in winter and an operetta festival in
Summer. You can swim in the beautiful lakeside promenade clear, the
Promenade, and walk along the paths of the cliff. Take
splendid art collection of the Museum Revoltella. You can
drink a coffee in Piazza Unita Italy with its magnificent 19th Century
Buildings on the faceOcean.
Getting there
Ryanair flies to Trieste from London Stansted. L '
The airport is located 35 miles west of Trieste but there are regular public
The buses transport 51 in Trieste.
Getting Around
If you decide to rent a car, it is significant that
may be taken into Slovenia and Croatia if you are considering
Day trips are.
Trieste has a good network of public transport.
There is a tour of "Trieste by Bus" city of 13 stops. This is
available on Saturdays and Sundays at 02:00 am at the end of
June to mid-October. The two and a half hours of driving,
You can find the main attractions. The cost is about
€ 5 per person.
You can take the tram to the Opicani Karst, 348
Meters above sea level. This funicular tramway was built,
1902nd The tram leaves from Piazza Oberdan in town
Mid Scorolo hill to the plateau above.
History
AfterTergeste to folklore Trieste, a well-founded
Friend of Jason and the Argonauts. Tergeste, as an ancient
Roman colony is dated around 178 BC. It 'was always
important during the reign of Octavian when roads were
improved.
The city has many rulers during its history has had: the Goths,
Lombards and Byzantines. Trieste in the 13th Century
forced to swear allegiance to Venice. To escape from the Venetian
Domination, Trieste sought the protection of Duke Leopold
of Austria. Trieste was of great importance for the Habsburgs
Empire as a seaport and was made a free port in 1719.
Without customs barriers the port and the city prospered.
At the end of World War with the collapse of
Hapsburg Empire, Trieste was returned to Italy in 1918
Trieste was taken over by the smell if the Third Italy
withdrew from World War II Ward in September 1943.
Two years later there was an occupation of 40 days fromTito
Yugoslav forces. After 9 years under an Anglo-American
Government of Trieste was handed over to Italian
Government.
Trieste's history may help, because 70% of Italians
obviously do not know that Trieste was part of Italy in a
recent opinion poll!
With EU enlargement Trieste is ideally placed as a single
natural harbor in the heart of Europe. Trieste is one of three
The finalists to host the international Expo of science,
Technology and Culture in 2008. If their bid is successful
there will be more investment in the region and Trieste
better known on the world map.
Literary Connections
The Irish writer James Joyce lived in Trieste during the
Early 20th Century. When he arrived,
worked as a lecturer at the Berlitz School of English. He went
to write "The Dubliners", "The portrait of an artist as
Young man, "and start" Ulysses "inTrieste. The rich mix of
Central and Eastern Mediterranean culture
Trieste is to have a great influence on his writing.
Joyce was an English teacher in Itali Svevo, the Italian writer.
Svevo was born in Trieste in 1861, his mother was part of a
Trie Tian Jewish family, his father was German
Descent. Joyce encouraged and praised Svevo's work and
Svevo wrote critiques of Joyce's work.
Svevo's novel "Confessions of Zeno"was practically
ignored in Italy. However Joyce recommended the book
Publishing in France, where he celebrated as a masterpiece.
The book is an autobiography of Zeno, Zeno, written for the
Psychoanalyst, to help get to the bottom of her smoking
Addiction.
Welleck Svevo is credited as a writer with Italian
term attractiveness as a psychologist and psychoanalytic
as a portrait of the inhabitants of the Austrian and Italian after
Triestetheir often uncertain national allegiance. "
Jan Morris wrote the book "Trieste and the Meaning of
Nowhere. "Morris says this is his last book, a self-
Consideration of Trieste, Italy. Morris changed gender.
Jan Morris first visited Trieste at the end of the Second
World War II as a young Welsh soldier. It describes how the
City "curiously haunted her". Groped the city again as
elderly woman.
Morris describes Trieste as "natural capital of the nationof
Nowhere. "That means a home for the so-called
"Fourth World". This is a group of islands with the town
Values of humor and understanding, usually exiles in their
own community, but probably numerous enough to form
their nation.
I laughed Clay Risen in his comment piece on
Piazza Trieste in the table in the spring of 2003. He noted
that "Trieste is the only city to appear in more Eruope
often in his essays on reflection inGuides newspaper
Travel sections. "
Explore the city
The best way to explore the city is to walk.
La Piazza 's unification of Italy is the heart of the city. L '
Place towards the end of the 19th Century created. E '
Houses in the town hall with clock tower statues
Mikez Lakeze and figures of folklore Trieste;
Government House, with its gilded mosaic wall
Decorations, and the former headquarters of LloydTriestino
Built in Renaissance style by an Austrian architect.
Victory Lighthouse lights in the Gulf of Trieste and
remember the dead of the First World War. It is
almost 70 meters high with a dome with a ladder
Statue of Winged Victory. is the base of the column
Anchor of the torpedo boat Audace, the first Italian ship
Enter the port in 1918. The lighthouse took 4 years
complete and was officially opened1927th
The Old Stock Exchange is a fine example of neoclassical
Architecture, like a greek temple. The Historical Archive
Exchange is available through the so-called Grand Canal. However,
this is rather a misnomer because the channel is very short. E '
is a statue of Joyce by one of the bridges.
The Arch of Riccardo is a Roman gate thought
Date of 33 AD. E 'in Piazzetta Tues I remember in the old town.
You can see the Roman amphitheater at the foot ofSan
Giusto hill.
Verdi's opera opened in 1801. There is a similar
The style of La Scala in Milan.
Museums
There are many museums in Trieste, most of which are
Closed Mondays.
Probably the best is Revoltella museum, which was
Founded in 1872, when Baron Revoletta left his home and art
Reports of the city of Trieste. He was also a
Foundation, which enabled a larger collection
acquired. The Art Gallery is nowthree
Building to house the growing collection of
many Italian and foreign artists.
Other museums are:
The Regional Center for the Study of ancient and modern
Military history
The Civic Museum
The Museum of Oriental Art
Small Pharmacy Museum
The Railway Museum
Café Society
As Trieste is a port city was one of the first European cities
Meet for coffee in a big way. The first coffeeHouses in Trieste
opened at the beginning of the 18th Century. These coffees
very popular with artists and intellectuals. More
of the original coffee are going strong, and Tommeseo
Cafe of Mirrors.
Trieste are very particular about their coffee. If ordering
Cappuccino Trieste version will be a black coffee with
a little milk. You would have to order an Italian cappuccino.
Mixing spirits with coffee is a no-no,considered a drink
helped by foreign lorry drivers!
Cultural and sporting events
The Barcolana is the second Sunday of October.
This is a sailing regatta, which has been ongoing for 30 years and
has almost 2000 vessels competing. There are other
Events during the week, like Saturday night
Race. The winner is the boat that can reach
highest number of turns of the Bacino San Giusto. L '
Music Festival which is held forthree evenings in the square
d'Italie. There is a line of Italian and international talent
and it's free.
From October to May, the concert and the opera season takes place
in the historic neo-Classical Teatro Comunale Giuseppe
Green opened (in 1801 and designed by Matteo Petch,
Architect of La Scala in Milan) and the modern dining room
Tripcovich. The Festival of Light Opera in July and
August at the Verdi. The figures of international renown
meet inTrieste for performances of works such as
Fritz Kreisler's "Sissi", "The Land of Smiles" and Franz
Lear's "Judith."
Castello di Miramare
This castle was built for Archduke Maximilian as
Living by the sea. Maxilmilian and his wife, Charlotte von
Belgium came to live here in 1860. However their stay only
It took 4 years as a correspondent in Mexico, Maximilian, was
where he was offered the throne in an attempt to end
The civil war there. RebelMassimiliano killed. Charlotte
lived in the castle only briefly and then returned
Native Belgium. Visit the castle and gardens.
In July and August the tragic love story, life has taken on a
"Sons et Lumieres". Voice of the Castle caretaker
tells the love story of Maximilian and Carlotta.
Performance in German and English may be required
Saturday at the phone number +39 40 414177
Castello di Duino
The old castledates back to the 11th Century, the only
visible remains are the tower and an arch. The new
Castle in the 15th Century completed.
Legend has it that in medieval times a young princess in fur
The love with a local boy. Her father locked her in a tower
and had killed his lover in the courtyard and the
Corpse thrown into the sea. In despair the Princess leapt
from the tower, her screams turned to stone as
race to the bottom. Near the beacha rock that looks like a
The woman's body. Some say that "white lady" People are still
Area in search of his lost love.
Duino Castle has only recently opened its doors to
Publish. Prince Charles Alexander and his family still live in
the block. The castle has hosted many famous
Guests: Dante, Liszt and Struass.
The coastal path, the Rilke Promenade from Duino
Sistians named after the German poet, host of
Castle from 1911 -1912th
La Grotta Gigante, the Giant Cave
This cave is the largest accessible cave in the world. It is
It is estimated that could be inserted inside the Cathedral of St. Peter. L '
Cave was explored in 1840 by Lidner. In 1904, a four-
Year launched the project to make the cave into a tourist attraction. E '
took 4000 candles in the cave of light, electricity was only
installed in 1957.
There are guided tours every hour. You can have up
Opening hours for telephone040 327 312.
Swimming
The beach is the beach Sistinna best be described as a
in Italy. It can not be achieved through. 51 and 21 buses
Trieste. Grignano closer to Trieste and is reached by the
no. 36 Bus.
Where to eat
Harry's Grill at the Hotel Gran Duchi is one of the Trieste
restaurants. I ate at this restaurant. I was
even with a pre-appetizer, served an exquisite delicacy of the filling
Eggplant andPre-dessert, a lovely strawberry mousse.
The accompanying bread and bread sticks, fresh
The oven. My (proper) starter was stuffed pasta, the most important
Course was sea bass, topped with white chocolate
Mousse with passion fruit sauce for curling. It 'pretty
possible that a lighter meal, if you can resist
Temptation. In summer you can sit on
pedestrian space. Main courses 16-26
Euro. Piazza dll "Unity of Italy 2,Tel: 040 660606
At Bragozzo is the most famous restaurant on the harbor, the
specializes in seafood. The simple, but creative preparation
Meals homage to the lake and its heritage, combining
elements of Italian cuisine and the richness of
Mediterranean. Specialties include spaghetti alla Giorgio
(With tomato and herbs), ravioli stuffed with herbs,
Monkfish braised with artichokes (and cooked with white
Wine), and spaghetti with lobster.There are also many
Preparations of salmon and shrimp. You can eat
Outdoor seating, weather permitting, when the visit
Summer. Main courses 10-25 €. Riva
Nazario Sauro 22nd Tel: 040 303 001 th
There are many buffets in Trieste. These are the restaurants
specializing in pork, often in various stews, sausages
and soups. Two of the best known are:
King of Fans, Via Geppa 11, tel 040 370 330
Da Giovanni, Via S Lazzaro 14, tel 040639396
Day trips
Exploring the Carse
Concern begins Monte Falcone Trieste in the north and
lies near the border with Slovenia. The area
is known as a paradise for botanists with a mixture of
continental flora and Mediterranean vegetation. Spoken
to achieve the status of National Park.
The house has a collection of Karst Rupingrande
decor and costumes.
During the first week inMay the works of local artists
exhibited during the festival of San Dorligo Majenca
Valley.
The most famous event is the marriage Karst, every second
Year on the last Sunday in August to Monrupino. There are
Dances every night of the week before. At the wedding
Day of the wedding procession, all in traditional dress
Costume, going to church for the wedding fort
Ceremony.
Grado and Aquileia
Aquileia was founded infirst century BC. It takes a
defensive strategic position. E 'became a place Patriarchs
andmany beautiful churches were built. This is Bascilica
as one of the most important of his
early Christianity. There are two museums to visit.
Grado was the southernmost part of the port of Aquileia.
Now is a beautiful island with the mainland by a
Dam. It has 20 km of sandy beach. Degree
was verypopular as a spa town in the days of Austria and
Hungary with its healing sands.
Grado can be reached by bus number 21 from Trieste. E '
is also a boat service during the summer.
Muggia
Muggia is a pretty coastal town just south of Trieste,
can take the ferry from Trieste in the summer can be achieved.
The town is of Venetian origin, surrounded by medieval
Walls of a 14th century castle and a beautiful harbor.
Slovenia
The SlovenianBorder is not far from Trieste.
The Lipica Stud Farm and Riding School is under half an hour
Trieste. E 'was founded in 1580 by Grand Duke
Charles breeding royal horses for the Austrian court.
Now you can visit the stables (6 euro) or have a horse
Lesson, starting from 16 €.
Croatia
Croatia is easily accessible from from from
the narrow coastal strip of Slovenia.
Wine Country
Every Sundayin April, May and June you can visit
to try some wineries in the region, its products.
There are various wine itineraries you can follow.
Venice
Venice can be reached by train from Trieste. L '
It takes about two hours. The train takes you directly
in the center of Venice.
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