Trieste Things to Do

One of the symbols of the city, this castle is set on its highest hill. The building, started in 1470 on the site of a Venetian fort, was not finished until 1630. A passage to the courtyard leads to the site museum and a restau... more

You might not like the building (refined); you might not like the kind of music they play (really loud); you might not even like the drinks and cocktails they serve; however, you will be enchanted by this American bar's locatio... more

You would never think it but this small gelateria (not far fronm the train station, on a busy, noisy road) is the best in the city. The lines at the counter and the dozens of cars parked haphazardly in front of the shop, (espec... more

This bar is behind Trieste's police headquarters, and is not far away from Piazza della Borsa. It is usually full of professionals who work nearby. The Rex has a small interior, and a large open area in the Galleria Protti. It... more

Located in the Procuratie Nuove, two minutes from Biblioteca Marciana Marciana, this is one of the oldest museums the city has to offer. Built at the bequest of Domenico Grimani in 1523. Museo Archeologico houses findings of Eg... more

This must be the most luxurious, as well as the oldest cafe in Trieste. Opened in 1825, in what was once called Piazza dei Negozianti, Caffè Tommaseo is a favorite with artists and intellectuals and continues to host cultural e... more

In the old Campo Marzio station, opened in 1906 by the Archduke Francesco Ferdinando, this museum tells the story of the evolution of railway transport through the use of documents, photos, models, videos, locomotives, carriage... more

Away from the main road, the big green sign of Old London stands out. After having entered the double glass doors you will come into this new venue where great attention has been paid to detail. Everything, from the bar to the... more

Just a 20-minute walk from Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia, this cathedral is a symbol of Trieste. It was built in 1300, when two, pre-existing basilicas were merged, forming the vast, central nave. There is a beautiful sandstone fa... more

This was opened in 1839 in the lovely Stratti building, home of the Assicurazioni Generali, and looks onto the Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia. It is the most exclusive cafe in the city and is especially popular on Sunday mornings.... more