Trieste

Trieste, an Italian almost touching the Balkans

The harbour became a part of the Roman Republic in 177 B.C. and was occupied by many countries and Empires until it became independent. Today, this beauty lies between Italy and the Balkans, as it is washed by the Adriatic Sea, a mere 13 km from Slovenia. Trieste has been a major trade centre as well as a favourite refuge for artists such as the Irish poet James Joyce. Explore a busy cosmopolitan port with cheap ferry tickets to Trieste through Let’s Ferry.

Canal Grande di Trieste

Must-see attractions
• The Roman Theatre is at the foot of San Giusto hill and just a five-minute walk from the port.
• Miramare Castle was built in the 19th century and a beautiful park, both covering 54 acres, surrounds it. Today it operates as a museum and you can find it 10 km away from the port.
• At the same spot you can visit the Miramare Marine Nature Reserve, home to rare species such as sea turtles.
• The Cathedral and the Castle of San Giusto share the same amazing view to Trieste on the hill of the same name.
• Palazzo Gopcevich is in front of the Grand Canale, the place where the Christmas market takes place each year.

The Unity Square in Trieste

Must-visit beaches
• La Lanterna is a public bathing facility, very close to the port and mostly known as El Pedocine. A three-meters high wall divides this beach into an men-only and a women-only area. It’s the only place in Europe where this rule is applied, as the wall was built when the city was occupied by the Austria-Hungarian Empire, which applied its own etiquette.
• Le Ginestre is a spectacular and unspoilt pebbled bay with crystal waters. It’s 11 km away from the port.
• Fido Lido is a dog friendly beach where you can both enjoy a day of swimming and playing. You will find it 1 hour away from the port.

Miramare castle in Trieste

Must-do activities
• Walk along the seaside at Piazza Unita d’Italia,the most central point of Trieste.
• Take a selfie at the instagramable Fountain of the Four Continents (Fontana dei Quattro Continenti).
• Organise day tours to some of the most famous cities in Europe: Romantic Venice is 2 hours away by train and medieval Ljubljana is just 90 minutes by bus.
• Visit the La Grotta Gigante cave.In 1995 it was awarded a Guinness World Record!
• Enjoy a cup of the "Capo Triestino", a local coffe specialty (miniature cappuccino in a glass cup) that is said to have been James Joyce’s favorite.

Tip: You can reach Trieste by car, ferry, plane or bus. The spoken languages are Italian, Slovenian and German. Visit the capital of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, by making an online reservation for cheap ferry tickets to Trieste through Let’s Ferry.