{"id":9018,"date":"2016-05-12T11:02:40","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T09:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=9018"},"modified":"2023-02-16T15:35:33","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T15:35:33","slug":"things-to-do-in-trieste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-trieste","title":{"rendered":"Trieste, Italy: The Walks of Italy Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Trieste, Italy is a city at the crossroads. This important port town has passed through the hands of the Romans, the Venetians, the powerful Hapsburg monarchy (who poured money into it), and the Germans during WWII. In fact, it was only returned to Italy in 1954.\u00a0Between land and sea, war and peace, it has developed a unique and vibrant culture that sits somewhere between Austrian, Italian, and Slovenian. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Austrian architecture, caf\u00e9 culture, and seaside views have attracted writers and artists for decades, including luminaries like Italo Svevo and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/how-to\/books-on-italy-writers-literary-travel\">James Joyce<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Sigmund Freud also loved the city. Today Trieste is the capital of the region Friuli-Venezia Giulia, one of the richest in all of Italy, and continues to enchant travelers looking for an off-the-grid destination filled with history, art, and a unique cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9026\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/8540711058_2072b30c06_z-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9026\" class=\"wp-image-9026 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/8540711058_2072b30c06_z-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Piazza Unit\u00e0 d\u2019Italia at night | Photo by Leandro Neumann Ciuffo\" width=\"640\" height=\"359\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Piazza Unit\u00e0 d\u2019Italia at night | Photo by Leandro Neumann Ciuffo<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Planning a trip to Trieste? Here\u2019s what to see, do and eat in this fascinating city:<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-trieste\/#La_Risiera_di_San_Sabba\" >La Risiera di San Sabba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-trieste\/#Piazza_Unita_dItalia\" >Piazza Unit\u00e0 d\u2019Italia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-trieste\/#Trieste_Cathedral\" >Trieste Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-trieste\/#Il_Ghetto_and_The_Synagogue_of_Trieste\" >Il Ghetto and The Synagogue of Trieste<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-trieste\/#Joyce_and_Svevo_Museum\" >Joyce and Svevo Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-trieste\/#Canal_Grande\" >Canal Grande<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-trieste\/#La_Grotta_Gigante\" >La Grotta Gigante<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-trieste\/#What_to_eat\" >What to eat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-trieste\/#What_to_Drink\" >What to Drink<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-trieste\/#Something_Sweet\" >Something Sweet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-trieste\/#Know_Before_You_Go\" >Know Before You Go<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_in_Trieste\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\">What to see in Trieste:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castello_Miramare\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Castello Miramare<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0The ornate <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.castello-miramare.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Castello Miramare<\/a>\u00a0sits perched between cliffs and sea just 5 km outside of Trieste. The restless Archduke Maximilian of Austria built the castle between 1855 and 1860. Inside you\u2019ll find testaments to his vanity as well as wealth, with portraits hung in nearly every room, different dining rooms for winter and summer and a throne room that was never used. The Archduke was executed in Mexico after trying to establish himself as its monarch during one of the more outlandish empire-building adventures of the 19th century. Ironically, he was well-liked by almost everyone who knew him and he refused repeated attempts to help him escape his fate, apparently out of love for Mexico. His final words:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;I forgive everyone, and I ask everyone to forgive me. May my blood which is about to be shed, be for the good of the country. Viva Mexico, viva la independencia!&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This castle, like the man, is quite agreeable, if a little over the top. After admiring the beautiful views from its wrap-around balcony, you can explore the 22 acres of gardens and rest to the sound of the waves lapping against the rocks below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More information<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> The castle is opened from 9:00am to 7:00pm. Tickets cost \u20ac8.00. Admission to the park is free.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Viale Miramare, Tel. +390 40 22 41 43.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Risiera_di_San_Sabba\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.risierasansabba.it\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Risiera di San Sabba<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9023\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Risiera-S.Sabba_-1024x768.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9023\" class=\"wp-image-9023\" src=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Risiera-S.Sabba_-1024x768-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The old Risiera in Trieste Italy | Photo via from the Comune di Trieste \" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The old Risiera in Trieste Italy | Photo <a href=\"http:\/\/www.risierasansabba.it\/la-storia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via<\/a> from the Comune di Trieste<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You shouldn&#8217;t visit Trieste without taking a moment to learn about one of the darkest chapters in its history. During\u00a0WWII the Nazis transformed the old <em>Risiera<\/em>, or rice mill, into a prison and concentration camp. It was the only Nazi concentration camp with a crematorium in all of Italy. It was used to detain, transport, and kill political prisoners, an estimated 3,000 of whom\u00a0died here. Though the citizens of Trieste knew that the Nazis had occupied the building and were using it as a prison, the SS officers used loudspeakers and bonfires to block the noise of killing and smell of corpses, purposefully keeping the cremations secret as the war was ending. This museum is a sad stop, but also an important testament to Trieste\u2019s suffering during the war &#8211; definitely one of the more profound things to do in Trieste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More information<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> The museum is open every day from 9:00am to 7:00pm. Entrance is free. Audioguides cost \u20ac2.00 but are highly recommended to understand the more or less empty spaces. Take bus n. 8 or 10 to arrive at via Giovanni Palatucci, 5<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Piazza_Unita_dItalia\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Piazza Unit\u00e0 d\u2019Italia<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The architecture and enormity of Piazza Unit\u00e0 d\u2019Italia are enough to stop most any visitor to Trieste in their tracks. It&#8217;s Italy\u2019s largest sea-facing piazza and has always stood as a symbol of the port town\u2019s power. It owes its creation to the empress Maria Theresa of Austria whose 18th-century reign heralded the city&#8217;s most prosperous age. She recognized the importance of the city as the Hapsburg Empire\u2019s only port and flooded it with money. The massive Piazza was created in the process as a symbol of the Empire\u2019s incredible architecture and urban planning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Go during the\u00a0evening to ogle the decidedly Viennese architecture, sip a spritz and watch as the lighthouse turns on over the bay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trieste_Cathedral\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Trieste Cathedral<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The St. Justus Cathedral is the main church in Trieste and an enduring symbol of the city. It was built atop two previous churches in 1300. Outside you\u2019ll find a large Roman rose window and a statue of St. Justus from 1337. Inside are magnificent <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/byzantine-mosaic-art-in-ravenna-and-italy\"><strong>Byzantine mosaics reminiscent of those in Ravenna<\/strong><\/a>. The most impressive is an image of Christ against a gold background dating to the 1200s\u00a0which you&#8217;ll find in the Chapel of San Giusto.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Il_Ghetto_and_The_Synagogue_of_Trieste\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Il Ghetto and The Synagogue of Trieste<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9020\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_6943.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9020\" class=\"wp-image-9020 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_6943.jpg\" alt=\"The Trieste Synagogue | Photo by Gina Mussio\" width=\"600\" height=\"388\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Trieste Synagogoe | Photo by Gina Mussio<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To truly understand the city\u2019s history and mix of cultures, be sure to stop at the <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.triestebraica.it\/node\/159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synagogue of Trieste<\/a>. Built in 1912, it is the largest in Western Europe and one of the continent&#8217;s most important. Though it was closed in 1942, the Synagogue went back into operation as soon as the war was finished.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More information<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> The Synagogue is open Sunday mornings for independent travelers or Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:45pm, 4:45pm or 5:45pm and Tuesdays at 9:30am, 10:30am or 11:30am for (mandatory) guided tours. Entrance costs \u20ac3.50 per person. Address: via San Francesco, 19<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joyce_and_Svevo_Museum\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Joyce and Svevo Museum<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are many museums to tour in Trieste, but why not dive into the minds and work of Trieste\u2019s most celebrated authors at the <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.museojoycetrieste.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Museo di Joyce e Svevo<\/a>?\u00a0Here you can see the caf\u00e9s and pubs where Joyce was a regular, as well as photos, first editions and other works from both of the authors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For more on Joyce&#8217;s life in Trieste check out our <strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/how-to\/books-on-italy-writers-literary-travel\">blog on traveling Italy in the footsteps of great writers<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More information<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The museum is open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm and Thursdays 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Address:<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0Via Madonna del Mare 13, 2nd floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canal_Grande\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Canal Grande<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9021\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_6950.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9021\" class=\"wp-image-9021 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_6950.jpg\" alt=\"A church at the head of the beautiful, and working, Canal Grande | Photo by Gina Mussio\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A church at the head of the beautiful, and working, Canal Grande | Photo by Gina Mussio<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Canal Grande is just what its name implies: A long, wide canal in the center of the <em>Teresiano<\/em> neighborhood. The <em>Borgo Teresiano<\/em> was built in the 18th century by Maria Theresa and hints at 19th-century religious tolerance with the Serbian Orthodox Church adjacent to the Catholic <em>Chiesa di Sant\u2019Antonio Taumaturgo<\/em>. There\u2019s also a life-sized statue of James Joyce on the Roma bridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Grotta_Gigante\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">La Grotta Gigante<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One of the most interest things to do in Trieste is to enjoy the natural landscape. The city is located on an enormous limestone plateau extending across northeastern Italy and into southwestern Slovenia called the <em>Karst<\/em>. The <em>Karst<\/em> is most famous for its many \u00a0cave systems. If you like to explore one try the nearby <em>Grotta Gigante<\/em>, one of the largest tourist caves in the world. One cavity inside the cave is said to be large enough to hold St. Peter\u2019s Basilica. You can also visit the Cave of Trebiciano, also known as the Abyss of Trebiciano because it plunges a staggering 1,150 feet into the ground. At the bottom flows the Timavo River which continues on into Slovenia to the \u0160kocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Though it\u2019s in Slovenia, it\u2019s really only about 19 miles from Trieste.) The river flows into the sea near Duino in Italy in a series of springs that the Romans thought were the entrance to the underworld.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_eat\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">What to eat<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The best way to experience Trieste&#8217;s mingling of cultures is by sampling its food. Next to more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/no-such-thing-as-italian-food\"><strong>traditional Italian dishes<\/strong><\/a> you\u2019ll find the traditional Trieste dishes which have decidedly <em>MittelEurope<\/em> tendencies.\u00a0You&#8217;ll also find Eastern European ingredients that are non-existent in the rest of Italy, such as cabbage,\u00a0<em>cren<\/em> or horseradish, and mustard. Goulash and cabbage rolls are Other Trieste favorites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For a taste of these &#8220;un-Italian&#8221; ingredients, try\u00a0the <strong>jota\u00a0soup<\/strong>. Made with fermented cabbage, not unlike sauerkraut, the cabbage is boiled for hours with red beans. Sausage, smoked pork, and often potatoes are then added, making a deliciously smooth, creamy, and hearty dish. The gnocchi in <strong>gnocchi de susini<\/strong> are Italian, but cooking them with fruit, sugar and cinnamon is most definitely not. The gnocchi are prepared with ripe plums, egg, cinnamon, and sugar, but eaten as a first course &#8211; a unique experience that is an absolute must while visiting Trieste. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Given that Trieste\u00a0is a port town, you can&#8217;t ignore the fish. <strong>Sardoni<\/strong><em>, <\/em>or<em>\u00a0<\/em>large sardines are one of the most typical dishes. Usually\u00a0they&#8217;re served breaded and fried, sometimes in a\u00a0vinegar and onion marinade. You can also find bass, tuna, mussels, clams and cuttlefish prepared in a variety of ways, whether from the gulf of Trieste or imported.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Drink\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What to Drink<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Whether you go with meat or fish, you&#8217;ll have a perfect wine to pair it with. The region is home to some of <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-italian-wines-rome-florence-venice\"><strong>Italy&#8217;s\u00a0top wines<\/strong><\/a>, including Refosco, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and Terrano from the Carso region just\u00a0outside of Trieste. The Triestini know how to make wine, and they certainly know how to drink it. Bars are frequented at all hours of the day, because, the thinking goes, all hours of the day are a good hour for a small glass of delicious wine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Among foreigners, the most famous culinary culture of Triest is probably coffee. Although Venetians would challenge this statement, Triest probably has the finest coffee and cafe culture in Italy. Its long history as a tax-free port brought some of the first coffee beans to the city during Europe\u2019s first coffee craze. Today Italian coffee king <em>Illy<\/em> has its headquarters there and the city still imports many other brands as well. Order a <strong>caffe triestino<\/strong> to get a small espresso with a dollop of whipped cream on top.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Something_Sweet\"><\/span>Something Sweet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Channel your inner James Joyce and pair that coffee with the city&#8217;s mouth-watering desserts. Here is where you&#8217;ll see the Viennese influence with\u00a0<strong>strudel, sacher, and krapfen\u00a0<\/strong>or doughnuts available everywhere. Trieste&#8217;s most famous desserts, however, are\u00a0without a doubt the\u00a0<strong>pinza, presnitz,\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong> putizza,\u00a0<\/strong>respectively an Easter cake, another Easter cake and a Christmas cake. These are cooked\u00a0with walnuts, raisins, pine nuts and dried oranges, among other things. You&#8217;ll never want for dessert choices here!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_Before_You_Go\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Know Before You Go<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Though you can see much of Trieste in two days, give it at least three to truly experience the ins and outs of the city. Give yourself five days or more if you want to take day trips to the caves or other nearby cities. Though parts can be hilly, the\u00a0city is extremely walkable \u2013 you can see most of it on foot. To get to the <em>Risiera,\u00a0<\/em>which is a bit outside of the city center,\u00a0consider a taxi or take advantage of Trieste&#8217;s excellent bus service for just a bit over \u20ac1.00 per ticket.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Although Trieste is a captivating city year round it has a very particular atmosphere that is mysterious to the point of melancholy. Warm street lamps shine through the fog that rolls in from the port in the winter\u00a0and light up long nights in the summer. The\u00a0start of winter means the enormous Piazza dell&#8217;Unita di Italia will be decorated with Christmas lights and pine trees and the Christmas markets come into town, but\u00a0warmer weather means opportunities to enjoy Trieste&#8217;s coffee culture and supreme happy hours at outdoor tables. No matter when you go, be sure to bring a scarf and jacket to protect yourself from\u00a0the region&#8217;s strong <em>Bora<\/em> wind, an audacious and at times frigid wind from the northeast that blows often.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trieste, Italy is a city at the crossroads. This important port town has passed through the hands of the Romans, the Venetians, the powerful Hapsburg monarchy (who poured money into it), and the Germans during WWII. In fact, it was only returned to Italy in 1954.\u00a0Between land and sea, war and peace, it has developed [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":9026,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[20,66,61,63],"ppma_author":[161],"class_list":["post-9018","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-things-to-do","tag-attractions","tag-day-trips","tag-off-the-beaten-path","tag-trip-planning"],"authors":[{"term_id":161,"user_id":40,"is_guest":0,"slug":"ginamussio","display_name":"Gina Mussio","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d9497ce1b0417babd82886ad23b18998?s=96&d=mm&r=g","user_url":"","last_name":"Mussio","first_name":"Gina","job_title":"","description":"Gina is a Midwesterner living in Lombardy, Italy where she writes about Italian culture, travel and food. 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