Trieste Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

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Itinerary

1. The castle was constructed over several centuries, beginning in the 15th century, with significant additions made up until the 17th century. It was built on the site of earlier Roman fortifications.

   15 min

2. The Arco di Riccardo dates back to the Roman period, around the 1st century BCE. It is one of the oldest surviving structures in Trieste.

   15 min

3. Built in the 1st century AD, during the reign of Emperor Augustus, the Roman Theatre could accommodate between 3,500 and 6,000 spectators.

   15 min

4. The square has been a central part of Trieste's urban fabric since the 19th century. Its name, which translates to "Square of the Unification of Italy," commemorates Trieste's incorporation into the Kingdom of Italy in 1918.

   15 min

5. The theatre opened in 1801, making it one of the oldest opera houses in Italy. It was originally named the Teatro Nuovo and later renamed in honor of the famous Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi in 1901.

   15 min

6. The square has been a central hub for economic and social activity since the 19th century. It is named after the historical Borsa Vecchia (Old Stock Exchange) building.

   15 min

7. The church was built between 1861 and 1869 to serve the Serbian Orthodox community in Trieste. This community played a significant role in the commercial and cultural life of the city, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries when Trieste was a major port under the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

   15 min

8. The Canal Grande was constructed between 1754 and 1756, during the period when Trieste was a free port under the Habsburg Empire.

   15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Trieste

• Its from-price is 96% below the median of the 209 experiences we list in Trieste.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 79 of 209.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Trieste

Trieste is an Adriatic port on Italy's border with Slovenia, a city of Habsburg-era palaces, old coffeehouses and a great square that opens onto the sea.

Trieste was the Roman town of Tergeste and became the main seaport of the Habsburg empire after it was declared a free port in 1719. Its grand centre dates from that period: Piazza Unità d'Italia, a vast square of palaces with one side open to the water, the Canal Grande, a short canal lined with cafés and a church, and the grid of the Borgo Teresiano. Above the old town, the cathedral of San Giusto and a castle crown a hill, with a Roman theatre below.

Top-ranked sights in Trieste: Piazza Unità d'Italia (Piazza Grande), Miramare Castle (Castello di Miramare).

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