The Faro della Vittoria accomplishes two functions: it enlightens the Trieste gulf and commemorates the seamen fallen during WWI, with this inscription: SPLENDI E RICORDA I CADUTI SUL MARE MCMXV - MCMXVIII (i.e. "Shine and remind people of the fallen in the sea 1915-1918"). The copper statue on the top of the lighthouse dome represents the Victory. It was made by sculptor Giovanni Mayer. The lighthouse was built from 1923 to 1927, when it was inaugurated by King Vittorio Emanuele III. The Province of Trieste reopened the lighthouse to tourists in 1986. However, only the lower part of it can be visited. You will see this building if you arrive in Trieste by train.
The Miramare Castle was built between 1856 and 1860 by orders of Maximilian of the House of Habsburg (1832-1867). He was Franz Joseph's (emperator of Austria) youngest brother. From 1931 to 1937 the castle was inhabited by duke Amedeo d'Aosta. Inside you can see the apartments where Maximilian and his wife Carlotte lived for a short period, the guests rooms and the throne room. All rooms have original furniture. The castle is surrounded by a huge park with ponds, statues and some buildings as the stables and the so called Castelletto. Maximilian and Charlotte lived there while the castle was being constructed. The castle is situated some five km from Trieste. You can go there by bus.
The current fortifications that sit above the city of Trieste are actually the second structure (possibly the third) to be erected in that spot. The castle was constructed between 1470 and 1630, although there were earlier Venetian battlements here and perhaps even earlier fortifications. Today, there are plays in the courtyard of the Castle during the summer, and part of the city's Civic Museum is located here. The Sala Veneta, inside the Castle, is a reconstruction of a 17th century room complete with Flemish tapestries. Apart from this, and the Museo Civico, visitors can also enjoy views from the battlements and (self-guided) tours of the kitchen and loggia.
San Giusto Cathedral, which is situated on the top of the Capitoline Hill, is unndoubtely the most beautiful church in whole town. The church was completed at the end of the fourteenth century, when the two primitive churches of San Giusto and Assunta were joined together. At the centre of the front facade there is the big Gothic rosewindow in white stone composed by two halo of rays with 36 little columns. On the left side of the Cathedral is the bell tower which looks like a defense tower. It was built between 1337 and 1343 on a pre-existing Romanesque bell tower. Originally there was a round stone ornament on the spire, called "melon", which is now the symbol of Trieste. Above the entrance to the bell tower you can see a niche with a lancet arc with the statue of San Giusto, the protector Trieste. On the left side of the Cathedral is a basrelief showing the papal insignia and the coat of arms of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, Bishop of Trieste and then Pope with the name of Pius II. You can also see three bronze busts representing Pope Pius II and the Bishops Andrea Rapicio and Rinaldo Scarlicchio, who found the relics of the martyr Giusto. Do not miss to see the beautiful interiors of the church.
If you plan to visit Trieste you can certainly not miss the splendid Miramare’s Castle: overlooking the Gulf, the castle is a perfect blend of harmony of nature and exceptional architectural ability.Miramare’s Castle has been built by order of Maximilian of Austria, surrounded by a park of 22 hectares with a large variety of plants and today houses a famous museum open to the public, where you can visit the rooms inhabited by Massimiliano and those reserved for guests.In the park of Miramare which surrounds the building there is a smaller castle, known as the "Little Castle", that, while the main castle was under construction, has been built to be the residence of the emperor and his wife,. A visit to Miramare Castle is certainly a good choice, especially in a sunny day: a personal suggestion is not to miss this trip outside the city and dedicate it at least half of your day.
For this reason we find many churches of different religious worship, the more interesting of which are certainly the Serbian Orthodox Church of St Spyridon and the greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas. St. Spyridon is also known under the name of Church of the Schiavoni, and it has a Greek cross plan surmounted by five domes of blue colour. No doubt it is also interesting to visit San Nicolo ', although it is drinking a coffee in one of the historical Trieste’s cafès the greatest appeal experience that I recommend. I stayed in Trieste just a little more than a day, but the atmosphere in the historic cafes of the city is really intense: the more important historical cafè of Trieste is probably the Caffè San Marco, famous for being frequented by students and intellectuals of the city and inaugurated in 1914. Svevo. Saba and Joyce used all to attend the Café San Marco over the years. Other famous cafes of Trieste are Cafè Tommaseo course opened in 1830, and the Cafe of Mirrors, both italian historical public exercises.
This is the main square in Trieste. it is very large and overlooks the sea. It is surrounded by several palaces built mostly in the 19th century. Here you can see the Town Hall ; built in 1875. The Government Palace (1904-1905); with mosaics and a loggia. Palazzo Stratti with the historical cafe named Caffe degli Specchi. Opposite the Town Hall there is a huge fountain; the Fountain of the Four Continents; built between 1751-1754. Here are represented four continents, because the fifth; Australia wasn't discovered at that time yet. Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia is one of the places in Trieste where various performances are held.