Lipica Things to Do

In the 1960s the remains of an ancient, paleo Christian basilica were found while another building was being restored. This was near the walls of the city, in an urban cemetery area, adjacent to the port. The two floors are par... more

This small museum was set up by a donation of the collection belonging to Giovanni Scaramanga, a rich, entrepreneur from the city who was a descendant of a noble, old, Greek family. Inside, a great number of items of historic i... more

This museum can be found on the second floor of a beautiful, Neo-Renaissance building, which belonged to the wealthy merchant Mario Morpurgo of Nilma. His heirs donated it to the city in 1941. Nowadays the museum only contains... more

Trieste's small racetrack, Ippodromo di Montebello is situated a few minute's from the city center. Avid fans and first-timers can gather together for an evening that will be both entertaining and slightly out of the ordinary.... more

In a city by the sea such as Trieste, there has to be an aquarium. Built in 1933, this sea museum has recently been restored, but still stands in its original building, which is like a church along the banks of Trieste, opposit... more

Diego de Henriquez was an eccentric professor from Trieste whose hobby was collecting all kinds of war items. It is incredible what this man managed to find, including an enormous quantity of arms and objects that has now becom... more

On the provincial road 18 kilometers from the city between two small villages on the plateau, Gabrovizza and Sgonico, lie the Carsiana botanical gardens opened in 1964. The visitor should not expect exotic flowers and plants fo... more

The Riserva Naturale della Val Rosandra is an evocative corner of the Kras Plateau above Trieste. It is just 20 minutes away from the city center going towards Muggia, and is the destination of tourists, spelunkers, and mountai... more

These 100 hectares of woodland are situated at the edge of the city center, behind the Giulia shopping center, and not more than ten-minute walk from the chaotic Via Battisti. It was donated to the city in 1944 by the Emperor o... more

Before it underwent restoration work, this bar was a local for the dock workers. The only things that remain now are the opening hours: you can have breakfast from first thing in the morning. Nowadays, The Tender is a charming... more