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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.

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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.

Miramare Castle, built for the Archduke Maximilian on a headland, stands a few kilometres up the coast. Behind the city rises the Karst plateau, dotted with osmize, farm taverns that pour their own wine, and with caves such as the Grotta Gigante. Slovenia and the green coast of Istria are a short drive away. The bora, a strong cold wind, blows down from the plateau in winter.

Trieste is Italy's coffee port, and it has its own vocabulary: order a nero for an espresso and a capo for a macchiato. Jota, a bean and sauerkraut soup, boiled ham with horseradish and presnitz, a rolled pastry, show the Central European influence. The Barcolana sailing regatta fills the bay in October, and the Karst wines, Vitovska and Terrano, suit the seafood.

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  • 4.6 across the top 22

Top experiences in Trieste

Day trips from Trieste

45

Guided tours in Trieste

57

Walking and bike tours in Trieste

18

Food and drink experiences in Trieste

16

Family days and theme parks in Trieste

6

Shore excursions from Trieste

39

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Questions about Trieste

What is there to do in Trieste?
We list 209 experiences in Trieste. The largest groups are day trips (47), city tours (34).
What is the most popular experience in Trieste?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide", rated 4.1 out of 5 from 238 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Trieste take?
The typical experience in Trieste lasts about 3 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 6 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Trieste?
The operator lists free cancellation on 91% of the 209 experiences we hold for Trieste. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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