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Description and main square Piazza Trieste is one of the biggest in Europe that faces the sea and is definitely a great spectacle for those who come to Trieste for the first time.
The truth Piazza of Italian unity is certainly an impressive sight due to its size and the buildings that surround it on three sides and the sea on the other, it was given its current name in 1955 when Trieste was ceded to Italy and its current architecture is mostly in the Austrian period of rule around 1800 to 1900 s.
In summer it is a favorite meeting place with terraces of cozy cafes serving coffee, drinks and snacks It is also sometimes used for Dusk concerts is a great time to take pictures in the square and at night, building facades are illuminated giving the whole place the life of blue mood lighting on the floor throughout the room giving a timeless place at the same time, modern feel Piazza is a great place to spend an evening.
Where is it Getting there Piazza is hard to miss if you are in Trieste From the bus station of train, walk south about 600m along the waterfront before the canale and it will appear before you.
Description A trip to Trieste is not complete without a visit to the castle of Miramare maginificent built by Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian to the commander of the Imperial Navy could admire the often turbulent blue sea of the Adriatic.
The Low Down Just 8 km north of the city of Trieste, the beautiful white castle is the sea and includes the castle, plus an impressive 54 acres of parks and gardens designed by the Archduke himself, they include tropical and native plants in beautifully landscaped surroundings.
Designed and built between 1856 and 1860, the Archduke and his wife Charlotte had little use of the castle as he was named Emperor of Mexico in 1864 and was then shot and died in 1867, Charlotte's return in 1866 and had a nervous breakdown before heading to Belgium shortly after.
All rooms still have the original furniture, ornaments, furniture and objects dating from the mid 19th century a result, the castle remained largely intact and gives the visitor a glimpse of the personality of Maximilian.
Where is it How to get there by car from the highway into Trieste Take the A4 motorway and exit toll Monfalcone East Lisert, continue until you turn into the slip road to Sistiana; then continue on the regional road SR14, formerly SS14, panoramic coastal road until turning right towards Grignano Mare secondary entrance of Miramare Park in Grignano or about road sign next Castello di Miramare main entrance on the waterfront - Miramare Viale Trieste Viale Miramare near the central Trieste station, continue following the road signs Miramare Castle Slovenia from Sesana-Fernetti border crossing continue in the direction of Opicina, follow the signs kilometers Miramare Trieste and the border crossing of the post 9.5 to Skofie Rabuiese-border continue in the direction of Aquilinia follow the signs from road to Trieste and Miramare kilometers from the border crossing 16.
BY TRAIN Get off at Trieste Railway Station and you will find near a bus stop for No. 6 and No. 36 bus to Miramare - Grignano lines with seasonal variations, you can stop at Miramare railway station, where some regional trains stop high entrance Miramare Via Park Beirut, about 15 20-minute walk from the castle entrance.
BY BUS Bus In winter, take bus No. 36 in Grignano room Oberdan every 20 minutes, the bus can be boarded at the nearby bus stop Viale Miramare in Trieste Railway Station and get off at bus stop immediately after the two access tunnels Miramare SR 14 to park, located between the two tunnels; about 15 minutes on foot to reach the castle or get off at Grignano Grignano harbor-side up the stairs to the door of the park, about 20 minutes walk to the castle in the summer from June 13 to 12 September 2010 Download bus No. 6 in Grignano off at the bus stop immediately after the two tunnels of Miramare Grignano terminus or because its route is like the bus number 36 in winter or take bus # 36 in Bivio - Miramare Grignano down to the end, however, it is strongly advised to check the site to check the actual operation of the service and schedule through suburban bus lines 1, 26, 51 APT - Azienda Trasporti di Gorizia provincial.
During the summer, a sea link is available from the veil of downtown Molo Audace or Barcola or Sistiana, there is a ferry that leads directly to the courtesy Grignano Bay.
Description The channel is the prized jewel in the center of Trieste and is lined with beautiful buildings and outdoor cafes that lead to stunning views of the Saint Antonio, the largest in Trieste Trieste If you are sure to found here and is a great place for coffee.
The Low Down The canal was built in the 18th century that larger ships could get in Trieste and unload cargo Today, that small boats line the walls of the channel and the channel is a beautiful place to walk the night, when the street lights glisten and reflect on the water.
The church of San Antonio was built 100 years later and is a suitable show to head the channel just beyond Piazza Ponterosso The interior is well worth a visit to Piazza Ponterosso is a highlight for fans James Joyce, at number 3 is the home of Joyce and his wife Nora, who remained in Trieste from 1904 to 1915 and again in 1919-1920 at the center of the square, you will find an interesting fountain, known as the Fontana del Giovannin del Ponterosso It was built in 1753.
Palazzo Gopcevich, located at the end of the Grande Canale, is a beautiful building that is often overlooked because of the imposing St Anthonio It was built in the 19th century in the neo-Renaissance style and was ordained under the revitalization of Maria Theresa of the central zone Today, Palazzo Gopcevich is used more as an exhibition space as any kind of art of the architecture of the temple and other shows are often held in check here if the Comune which is when you visit Although there is or it is not to your liking, there are still a lot of joy that comes from marveling at the pink and white facade.
Where is it Getting there The Grand Canale is located halfway between the train station and Piazza Unità just take Corso Cavour of the station and you will encounter the beautiful canal a few blocks away.
Description Castello di San Giusto is a unique and magnificent church and the museum which is located above Trieste offers stunning views of the city and the sea below is often the focal point of the city where the religious celebrations and military location and is a great place to visit.
The Low Down What we see today is two basilicas ages 9-11 who have joined together around the 14th the 15th century on the site of a place of worship Roman Castle has many rooms open to the public at the inside the castle, you can visit the Casa del Capitano which houses a collection of weapons and a collection of furniture and other things the mosaics in the apse and on the walls are particularly stunning Casa del Capitano is the oldest Castle building 1470-1630 exhibitions held elsewhere in Castle.
Walking through the Roman Forum and along the terraces of the castle, you can admire stunning views of Trieste, the hills of the Gulf and near Parco della Rimembranza Rememberance surrounding the park was built to honor the memory of those who died in World War II is a small oasis of peace and quiet, away from the bustle below.
Where is it How to get Castello di San Giusto is located on the hill as you head inside the Piazza D Italia Looking hill instead, you can approach the top of the left or right side of Corso Italia or via della Cattedrale via del Castello.
Description It does not cost much to find Roman remains in Trieste but the theater in the center of town is a must-see.
The Low Down Dating back to the 1st and 2nd century Roman theater was not exhumed last century by archaeologists Theater SAT 6000 spectators watched the sea which was much closer to the theater today.
Where is it Getting there The Teatro Romano is located at the foot of the hill San Guisto and a few streets behind Piazza Unità d Italia.
Description This elegant avenue could be considered social center of Trieste A great place to meet and socialize or just people watch.
The Low Down On Viale extends over a kilometer and takes in four of the seven districts of Trieste The first section is completely closed to traffic, but not the second Avenue is named after the breach of Porta Pia see your story Italian, which took place exactly 20 September 1870 the past, the road was known as the aqueduct Street, since even today the aqueduct pass under the city of concrete.
The avenue is a place of recreation for young people, and offers many attractions, for example, during the St. Nicolas or carnival, booths are set up at this time of the year, the road is crowded with people in the street is also home to most theaters of Trieste national ambassadors, Fellini and Giotto It is also home to the Politeama Rossetti, a school and many restaurants, pubs, bars and fast food.
Where is it How to get there From Canale follow the road to inland Via Giosue Carducci and Viale September 20 is located just above the slightly Via Cesare Battisti road.
Description Trieste has a good selection of great museums to visit on a rainy day, including the Civico Museo della San Sabba rice mill and the Museo Revoltella.
The Low Down Civico Museo di San Sabba rice mill della A former rice husking mill, this building is famous for being the site of the only death camp in Italy during the German occupation in WW2 Since 1965, the Civico Museo della di rice mill San Sabba was a national monument in memory of up to 5,000 people who lost their lives by the end of the war, the building was partially destroyed by fleeing the Nazis, trying to remove evidence of the horrors that they have committed restored in 1975, it's a scary place to visit; cell death are open to visit and 17 holding cells, and a historical exhibition, photographic Do not miss a visit Museo della Risera di San Sabba.
The Museo Revoltella Museum Revoltella is an important gallery of modern art that originated from an institution founded in 1872 by Baron Pasquale Revoltella 1795 1869 Revoltella bequeathed his palace and his art collection to the city of Trieste; but in addition to the construction and the objects contained in it also gave a prominent income museum This allowed the continued increase in wealth and accumulation, in a remarkably short time, considerable art collection at the end of the 19th century collection included a number of important Italian artists, such as Francesco Hayez, Domenico Morelli, Giacomo Favretto, Urbano Nono and Filippo Palizzi, as well as many foreign artists Today the museum occupies a three-building complex, forming a closed entire block Piazza Venezia, Via Diaz, Via Cadorna and Via San Giorgio the Basevi building, the third and smallest palace faces Via San Giorgio and houses the management and the offices of Directors Museo Revoltella museum.
San Guisto Civic Lapidary Museum tergestino San Giusto City Museum of Armory Located inside the S Giusto castle in the 16th century Bastione Lalio Sotterraneo, the museum presents the results of Roman tombstone Inside the Lapidary tergestino it is possible to see the history of many different locations around Trieste.
Inside the castle of San Guisto, hosts a rich collection of spears, knives and firearms armor, swords, daggers, guns, etc. Both Italian and European, the city museum , located in the house of the captain of 12 the 19th century.
Joyce Joyce Museum The Museum of Trieste has collected and preserved original documents and records relating to the period that Joyce spent in Trieste Great for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of this historical figure and the works of the Irish writer the Joyce museum is a place to update library, including editions of his works, and a comprehensive collection of some of the leading magazines Joyce speaking man and his works in English as well as videos and Museo multimedia technology James Joyce Trieste.
Museo Risorgimento The Risorgimento Museum is housed on the first floor of the Combatant House and preserves documents, photographs, uniforms, relics, decorations and paintings on facts and people of the Italian Risorgimento, the 1848 uprisings the First World War, especially in Trieste and the Julian area is laid off in six rooms origins and 1848; Garibaldi and Mazzini and Garibaldi Julian Trieste; Oberdan and preparations for intervention; volunteers; gold medals; Trieste and Redemption outside A, Sacrarium, dedicated to the memory of the patriot of Trieste, Guglielmo Oberdan, with the prison cell and the monumental statue of Attilio Selva.
Description The road Trieste reveals yet another spectacular castle which is just as charming and beautiful as the Miramare castle tower and the park and just admire the breathtaking view of the sea, the coastline and surrounding Superb.
The Low Down Looking in the Gulf of Trieste and built on an ancient Roman military post, the current structure of the imposing Castello di Duino began in the 14th century one time prison is still the residence of the princes of Thurn and Taxis , who maintained well over the years the highlight of the castle is the view from the tower of the 16th century and visitors can visit the 18 rooms before having a look at the bookstore and the bar downstairs Palladio is also a time of his masterpiece and it is even a WW2 bunker has been restored and now houses antique antiquities outside there are terraces overlooking the vast blue sea the castle was open to the public as a museum and park since 2003, can be booked for weddings, dinners and other events there is a trail 2 km of beautiful walking between the castle and Sistiana with superb sea views from the edge cliffs.
Where is it Getting there The Duino Castle is located 25km north of Trieste along the coast in Duino.
Adults 8 euros Children 50 euros Seniors March 7 to 16 students 5 euros under 7 years free.
From March 17 to March 31, 2012 from 9: 30 am to 4 hours 30 closed on Tuesdays from April 2012 mid-October 2012 from 9 am 30-5: 30 pm Closed on Tuesday from the second half of October 2012 on November 4, 2012 at 9 pm April 30 at 24:00 closed Tuesday.
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