Trieste, a crossroads of Central Europe, is a multicultural city with a great scientific location. The capital of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region is famous for its literary and cultural traditions. It has acquired international prestige for scientific excellence thanks to more than 30 research and training centers. Trieste is the European city with the highest density of researchers (37.1 researchers for every 1,000 workers).
A center for trade culture from the Middle Ages to today, Central European, Mediterranean and Balkan traditions come together to create a cosmopolitan and international atmosphere, making Trieste an excellent tourist spot that has been featured internationally.
