Trieste City Guide

Trieste

The sea-facing squares, the Habsburg canal and cafés, Miramare and the Karst cliffs, buffets and seafood tables, in photos.

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Trieste Town Hall at dusk

Palazzo del Governo with its gold mosaics

The square seen from the waterfront

Piazza Unità d'Italia in the blue hour

Town Hall reflected on the wet square

Sunset from Molo Audace

Molo Audace stretching into the gulf

Canal Grande and Sant'Antonio Taumaturgo

Summer clouds over the Canal Grande

Golden hour on the Canal Grande

Café terraces at dusk on the canal

James Joyce's statue on Ponte Rosso

Reflections at Piazza Ponterosso

The Canal Grande by night

Miramare Castle above the turquoise sea

Miramare promontory and park from above

Miramare Castle framed by trees

The castle seen from the park

San Giusto Cathedral on the hill

The Gothic rose window of San Giusto

Inside San Giusto Cathedral

The domes of San Spiridione

San Spiridione above a closed café terrace

A golden mosaic of Archangel Michael

The city from the hillside steps

Rooftops, port and coast

Trieste from the Karst edge

Red rooftops and the San Spiridione dome

The view from the Strada Napoleonica

Autumn in Val Rosandra

The staircases of the Grotta Gigante

The Rive at sunset

Sailboats moored on the Rive

Masts at sunset in the marina

Dawn over the old port

The old cranes of Porto Vecchio

A ship in the gulf with the Alps beyond

The former fish market on the Rive

Storm clouds over the bay

A storm breaking over the gulf

The little harbour of Muggia

A quiet lane in Muggia

Duino Castle on its cliff

Sunset over the Duino cliffs

White Karst cliffs above the sea

Grado from above

Morning reflections in Grado

The Basilica of Aquileia

Aquileia's basilica and bell tower

Piran on its peninsula

Piran harbour and bell tower

Piran at sunset

Ljubljana's Triple Bridge

Ljubljana Castle above the city

The Grande Caverna of Grotta Gigante on the Karst

Stairway down into Grotta Gigante

Tower of Miramare Castle against a blue sky

Shoal of brown meagre in the Miramare Marine Protected Area

Aerial view of the Miramare Marine Protected Area and its bay

The Delfino Verde boat at sea with the Lanterna lighthouse behind

Duino Castle and the old castle ruins on the cliffs

Aerial view of Duino Castle from the east

An espresso and croissants for breakfast

Dining room and open kitchen at Harry's Piccolo

Kitchen counter seating at Harry's Piccolo

The open kitchen at Harry's Piccolo

The historic dining room at Buffet da Pepi

Mixed boiled pork platter with sauerkraut at Buffet da Pepi

Dessert tasting plate at Trattoria Nerodiseppia

Rigojanci chocolate cake at Trattoria Nerodiseppia

Lattice-topped pie served at Trattoria Nerodiseppia

Table set for dinner at Chimera di Bacco

Raw scampi starter at Chimera di Bacco

Spaghetti dish at Chimera di Bacco

Table being set at Ristorante Ai Fiori

Boiled pork and sausages platter at Buffet da Siora Rosa

Hand-carved cooked ham at Buffet da Siora Rosa

Scampi on ice at Bollicine

White wine and the wine wall at Bollicine

Hams hanging in the dining room at Trattoria da Giovanni

Ham carved by hand at Trattoria da Giovanni

Dining room at Pier on Molo Venezia

Spaghetti with clams at Pier

Seafood tartare served at Pier

Tagliolini with truffle at Puro

Prime beef steak at Puro

Grilled octopus with vegetables at Navigando

Raw scampi with lemon at Navigando

Raw seafood platter at Adesso è Così

Fried sardines and anchovies at Adesso è Così

Gnocchi with a rich sauce at Adesso è Così

Pizza margherita at Al Barattolo

Fish fillet with polenta at Al Barattolo

Dining room at La Bottega di Trimalcione

Prawns in the pan at La Bottega di Trimalcione

Dining room at Al Petes

Fusilli with seafood at Al Petes

Mushrooms on a creamy sauce at Al Petes

Outdoor tables on Via Malcanton at Hostaria Malcanton

White wine and a plated dish at Antico Ristorante Tommaseo

Sauce poured at the table at Antico Ristorante Tommaseo

Spaghetti with clams at Al Nuovo Antico Pavone

Dining room at Al Civicosei

Historic painted sign inside Antica Trattoria Suban

A starter from the menu of Antica Trattoria Suban

Gnocchi at Trattoria Valeria 1904, Opicina

Filled pasta at Trattoria Valeria 1904, Opicina

Plated dish with rosemary at Trattoria Valeria 1904

Garden dining area of Trattoria La Lampara, Santa Croce

Exterior of Trattoria La Lampara in Santa Croce

Mixed seafood platter at Trattoria La Lampara

Breaded fried sardoni by the sea at Tre Merli

Seafood spiedone in the dining room of Tre Merli

Seafood risotto at Tre Merli

Spaghetti with mussels, clams and prawn at Ristorante Scabar

Mantis shrimp (canocchie) at Ristorante Scabar

Rolled marinated fish starter at Ristorante Scabar

A quiet morning on the seafront

A rainbow over the city

Evening in the city centre

A wide boulevard with buses

A city-centre street from above

A residential street on the hillside

A steep street in the old town

Apartment blocks on the hillside

An early-1900s apartment palazzo

The Scala dei Giganti stairs

A fountain square in the centre

Hall of Savoia Excelsior Palace

Facade of Savoia Excelsior Palace on the waterfront

Deluxe room at Savoia Excelsior Palace

Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta on Piazza Unità at night

James Joyce Suite at Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta

Prestige Suite at Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta

Classic double room at Urban Hotel Design

Suite at Urban Hotel Design

Reception at Urban Hotel Design

Guest room at Boutique Hotel L'Albero Nascosto

Room detail at Boutique Hotel L'Albero Nascosto

Breakfast at Boutique Hotel L'Albero Nascosto

Facade of DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

Glass-roofed lobby at DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

Historical deluxe room at DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

Guest room at Victoria Hotel Letterario

Double room at Victoria Hotel Letterario

Wellness area at Victoria Hotel Letterario

Guest room at Hotel Riviera & Maximilian's

Terrace restaurant at Hotel Riviera & Maximilian's

Panoramic room at The Modernist Hotel

Large room at The Modernist Hotel

Extra large room at The Modernist Hotel

Entrance of Hotel Coppe on Via Mazzini

Guest room at Hotel Coppe

Breakfast room at Hotel Coppe

Double room at Albergo alla Posta

Comfort double room at Albergo alla Posta

Entrance of Hotel James Joyce

Room with wooden beams at Hotel James Joyce

Double room at Hotel James Joyce

Lounge at Hotel Solun

Facade of Hotel Solun on Via Milano

Where to eat, stay and walk, with practical tips for your visit.

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