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 The only city gate that has stood the test of time. |
Piazza del Barbacan Trieste 34121 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 BCE 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, seven meters high and five 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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A spectacular area |
Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia Trieste, Trieste Italy |
Until the mid-1990s, this was the most run down area in the city, populated by drug addicts and delinquents. However, it has now become one of the most spectacular, enchanting areas in Trieste. Near Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia, it has been restored by the council, thanks to a huge, community grant. The area has renovated, and continues to renovate tens of exceptional, archaeological remains from ancient Rome, buried by centuries of urbanization. The buildings are now home to restaurants, hotels, a student house and many other tourist initiatives. Walking up the streets, it leads to the top of the Capitolino hill in around 20 minutes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The home of the penguins |
Riva Nazario Sauro, 1 Trieste 34123 Italy +39 40 30 6201 |
In a city by the sea such as Trieste, there has to be an aquarium. Built in 1933, this sea museum has recently been restored, but still stands in its original building, which is like a church along the banks of Trieste, opposite Piazza Dell'Unita d'Italia. The fauna here is marine species, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms. There are also plenty of fish to look at as well as reptiles and turtles. Although don't miss the Penguins, who are the true stars of the place and the children's favourites. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Journey into the past of Trieste |
Via della Cattedrale, 15 Trieste 34121 Italy +39 40 31 0500 |
Near the San Giusto castle and cathedral, this complex is divided in two; one part is the Museum of History and Art, and the other is the Orto Lapidario. It was built by the historical, Trieste patriot Domenico Rossetti and opened in 1843, and it is a beautiful garden where the base of the equestrian monument to Fabio Severo of the second century can be found. This has fragments of an inscription that bears witness to the construction of city walls by Ottaviano Augusto in AD 32, and some funeral monuments. The cenotaph of Johann Joachin Winckelmann is also here, the famous German archeologist who was killed in Trieste in 1768. Near the cathedral there is an underground passage that leads to the remains of the roman monument, while the other garden is surrounded by the fifteenth century city walls. The museum is in an enchanting, neo classical building, dating from 1925. There are sculptures in the atrium, found in digs near the Roman Theatre, by Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia, including a portrait of Petronio Modesto. The first room is dedicated to Egypt, and has a mummy, and the second room has the finds of an Italian mission to the Swart valley, in Pakistan. Part of the first floor is dedicated to prehistoric times, and another part to the roman era with objects found in nearby Aquileia. The last room is reserved for a collection of Greek vases, including one dating from 400 AD. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trieste Italy |
This is the commercial heart of the city, situated around ten minutes from the sea. It is characterised by numerous office blocks, fashion boutiques, chaotic traffic and a frenetic pace. From Via Carducci, Via Milano and Via Battisti to Via Valdirivo and Via Fabio Severo (where you will find the Court of Law and the prison)--you will waste precious time caught between traffic lights. An exception is the Viale XX Settembre--a beautiful tree-lined avenue which runs for several kilometres. Along here you will find over half of the cinemas in Trieste as well as a number of excellent ice cream parlours. At the bottom of this street, in the direction of Longera stands the Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The biggest piazza in Europe, overlooking the sea, the city's front room |
Place Unité d'Italie Trieste Italy |
This is not simply a piazza, but the very heart of Trieste: its lounge, its soul, its business center, as well as the commercial and political center. Very busy of course during the week , it plays an important role on Sunday 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 Caffè 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 center stands the 18th century Quattro Continenti fountain, the former terminal of the Maria Teresa d'Austria aqueduct. It would be a grave sin to visit Trieste and not have a coffee in this lovely piazza. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trieste Italy |
Opicina itself is the largest of the villages on the upland plains. It is fairly self-contained and well worth a visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A romantic and scenic trip out of the city |
Carso Trieste, 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 it follows is extraordinary; passengers sit on the wooden benches and feel as if they are on an old fashioned merry-go-round. When looking out the windows they have a fantastic view of Trieste, the bay and Miramare castle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The remains of an old basilica |
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 1930s, 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 meters long and 30 meters 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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Roman Amphitheatre. |
Via del Teatro Romano Trieste 34121 Italy |
This beautiful Roman amphitheatre was built between the I and II centuries AD by Quinto Petronio Modesto. He was the governor of Trieste under the emperor Trajan. It was uncovered between 1937 and 1939 (in fact it was covered with modern and medieval housing). The theatre is located between the Capitoline hill and Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia. It is worth taking a look even if it has been rather badly looked after. At one time it could seat some six thousand spectators in the seats which are built into the hill leading to San Giusto. The semicircle would have been adorned with statues at that time, these are now in the care of the city's history and art museum. It is thought that when it was built it faced toward the sea and was just outside the city walls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Old medieval castle |
Piazza della Cattedrale, 2 Trieste 34121 Italy +39 40 30 9362 |
One of the symbols of the city, this castle is set on its highest hill. The building, started in 1470 on the site of a Venetian fort, was not finished until 1630. A passage to the courtyard leads to the site museum and a restaurant. On the ground floor, there is the chapel dedicated to San Giorgio. A large staircase lined with with armor leads to the Venetian Room on whose ceiling is a large painting of the Allegory of Venice, by Andrea Celesti (1637-1712). On the second floor is a collection of armor. Admission: EUR 3.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Cathedral of medieval origins |
Piazza della Cattedrale, 3 Trieste 34121 Italy +39 40 31 0500 |
Just a 20-minute walk from Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia, this cathedral is a symbol of Trieste. It was built in 1300, when two, pre-existing basilicas were merged, forming the vast, central nave. There is a beautiful sandstone facade and a bell tower that was built in 1337. There are Byzantine mosaics in the enchanting interiors and a 13th century chapel enclosed in a rich Baroque railing. The right nave is the chapel dedicated to San Giusto, and the Bourbons of Spain are buried in the crypt. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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