In the north-eastern part of such an attractive country for tourists - Italy - is Trieste, a port city on the Adriatic Sea, the center of the autonomous province of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Despite the fact that mainly guests of Italy are in a hurry to get acquainted with the beauties of Rome and Milan , visiting Trieste, you will enjoy the charming atmosphere and you will not regret having decided to spend a couple of days here. The fact is that this city has a rich historical past and absorbed the legacy of three different cultures: the neighboring Slovenia, the Austrian Empire, under whose authority the city was for some time, and its native Italian.
The Grand Canal in Trieste
Rest in Trieste can not be imagined without visiting the Grand Canal, leading from the sea to the city center. It was created under the guidance of the daughter of the Austrian emperor - Maria Theresa of Austria. Tourists will certainly be offered a ride in boats and admire the towering along the canal magnificent buildings in neoclassical style.
Area of Unity of Italy in Trieste
This square of rectangular shape is quite large - it occupies more than 12 thousand square meters. Your view will be pomposity and beauty of the architectural structures located along its perimeter: the column with the statue of Charles VI, the old fountain in the baroque style, the Government Palace decorated in Byzantine style, the classical Palace Pitteri, the Palace of Stratty, the Palace of Modello, etc.
Cathedral and the Castle of San Giusto in Trieste
Not far from the main square of the city and the Grand Canal, on the hill of San Giusto there is an ancient castle with the same name. It is one of the oldest attractions in Trieste, and was built over two centuries.
To the castle adjoins the Cathedral of San Giusto, built in the XIV century on the site of two churches. It is noteworthy that in his chapel of the Escorial Carlista is the tomb of nine members of the Spanish royal family.
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Roman Theater in Trieste
Surprisingly, almost in the center of the city you can find the Roman Theater, built about 2 thousand years ago. It is quite well preserved, so in summer there are often concerts.
Church of St. Spyridon in Trieste
This Orthodox Slovenian temple was erected in 1869 in Byzantine style, which is expressed in the presence of five blue domes and a tower-bell tower, adornment with a mosaic of the outer part of the building.
The Museum of Revoltella in Trieste
We recommend that you visit the Revoltella Museum - this gallery of contemporary art, founded in 1872. On its territory, which is about 4 thousand square meters, works of Italian artists and sculptors of the XIXth century are collected. A pleasant "bonus" for visitors will be the opportunity to admire the beautiful panorama, opening from the terrace of the 6th floor.
Miramare Castle in Trieste
Be sure to make an excursion to the white castle Miramare Trieste. In Italy, yes that there in Italy, throughout Europe this building is considered one of the most charming and magnificent castles. It is located in the vicinity of the city (8 km) on a cliff near the Adriatic Sea. The castle was built in 1856-1860. According to the project of the German architect K. Junker in the medieval Scottish style.
The castle is surrounded by a picturesque garden of 22 hectares, and its interior decoration impresses with its luxury.
By the way, in the most atypical city of Italy, Trieste, beaches are also available. But keep in mind that the sandy beaches are superbly equipped and are paid. Without payment you can enjoy bathing on the stony coast near the castle of Miramare.
Giant cave in Trieste
Giganskaya cave - one of the most unique in Trieste, and even in Italy, attractions. When she visits the tourists will be offered to go down the stairs to 500 steps, visit her special microclimate, where the temperature always holds about 12 ° C, and contemplate the huge stalagmites that rise above the bottom to 12 m.
