Trieste lies in the northernmost part of the high Adriatic in northeastern Italy, at the head of the Gulf of Trieste, on a narrow strip of Italian territory lying near the border with Slovenia. It is the capital of the autonomous region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Thanks to its deep-water port, Trieste is a maritime gateway for northern Italy, Germany, Austria and Central Europe. It is also an important research location in Europe because of the numerous international organizations and institutions hosted in its territory.
Trieste is a beautiful and cultural city, whose cosmopolitan character can be found in the characteristic mixture of languages, peoples and religions. For centuries it acted as a bridge between Central Europe with the Mediterranean Sea being at the intersection of Latin, Slavic and Germanic cultures. The heart of the city is Piazza Unità d’Italia, which is the Europe's largest sea-front square, surrounded by monumental building, whose view can be spectacularly appreciated when walking on Molo Audace, a pier which extends for 200 meters in the sea.
View of Piazza Unità d’Italia from Molo Audace
In the vicinity one can admire the beautiful Canal Grande and the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò. In the distance, the white profile of Miramare castle looks over the gulf. It was the romantic residence of Maximilian and Charlotte of Hapsburg and now offers the public a chance to see the collection of original furnishings and to enjoy a walk in the park.
Miramare Castle from the top of its astonishing park
Admiring the sunset over the sea in Trieste is an exquisite experience, where the golden hues dance upon the waves, creating a breathtaking symphony of colors and emotions.
Sunset at the beautiful Grignano bay
Get to Trieste
By plane
Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS IATA) (33 km north of the city centre).
A regional airport hosting flights from various Italian and European cities. The airport is just off the A4 Trieste-Venice motorway (Redipuglia exit). Transport options include:
- Bus number 51. It runs to the airport from Trieste's bus station (next to the railway station). The bus takes about 55 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at city bus/coach stations or at the airport.
- ''Trieste Airport'' Railway Station is in front of the airport. The station is on the Trieste-Venice railway line, 25 minutes ride from Trieste. Tickets can be purchased at the airport railway station or online.
- Taxis are available outside the Arrivals Hall from 08:00 to 00:00. Taxi fare to Trieste takes 30-35 minutes.
The nearest major airports is Venice Marco Polo . From the airport, take the Fly Bus - express service to Mestre railway station and get on the regional train from Mestre railway station to Trieste Central Station.
By car
A4 Venice-Trieste, toll-gate Monfalcone-Lisert, exit point "Sistiana" (SS 14). The town is 24 km from the motorway.
SS 202 Triestina: Motorway A4, toll-gate Lisert, Carso Plateau, Opicina, Padriciano, Trieste
SS 15 Via Flavia: Koper (Slovenia) - Rabuiese border
SS 58, Carniola highway: Ljubljana (Slovenia) - Fernetti border - Opicina, where the highway joins to SS 202, Trieste
By train
Trieste Centrale railway station.
Lots of trains from Venice and Udine, InterCity trains from Rome and Florence, FrecciaBianca from Milan and Torino at the Central Railway Station.
