Izola Things to Do

In the first week of December, the Viale XX Settembre (a pedestrian street parallel to the central Via Battisti) is literally taken over by hundreds of vendors from all over Italy. They sell clothes, shoes, candy, perfumes, mus... 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

This building became the site of the only extermination camp in Italy with the German occupation in 1943. Civico Museo della Risiera di San Sabba has been a national monument since 1965. Three thousand to five thousand people l... more

At the heart of old Triesta between narrow, quiet streets, not far from the very central Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia, we find the Arco di Riccardo, a monument which , according to many historians, dates back to 33 BCE and is the... more

Built at the end of the 1st Century, this historic amphitheater is still in use today. The ancient structure is typical of Roman theaters, which were built based on the design of Greek theaters. Visitors can enjoy a tremendous... more

The Servola district is perhaps the most distinctive area in Trieste. It has enchanting narrow streets and an old world atmosphere. It is fame is due to the carnival parade that passes through here as well as its history and un... more

Porto San Rocco is the pride of Muggia, a small and enchanting Venetian town on the edge of the province not far from the border with Slovenia. Porto San Rocco was a project born from the dreams of many, but took 15 years to bl... more

The existence of the village of Basovizza has been documented since the 13th Century. It is a small place on the upland plains, about ten minutes from the center of Trieste. In the center there is a small trattoria, in an old p... more

No other place, no other monument, no museum, and nothing is the whole region, is as important as Aquileia from a historical and archeological point of view. The city was founded in 181 BCE and was a real point of reference for... more

The signs at the entrance are prohibitive: you cannot play with a ball or ride a bike. These lovely gardens near Viale XX Settembre have; however, been the playground of children for years whether playing with balls or rushing... more