Outdoor Activities in Trieste
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This breathtaking journey begins in the center of Trieste from the central square Piazza Oberdan in the tramway Tram de Opcina which is a living monument that is an absolute must visit for any tourist. After more than a century of active service, the tramway has become iconic in its own right.For visitors, this is promises to be an unforgettable moment of their visit of Trieste. The tram car be...Read more -
Trieste Natural History Museum
(112 Votes)
A wealth of natural treasures from the Adriatic and Karst await you at the oldest and most important museum in the area. Whether its dinosaur fossils those are one of the most important paleontological discoveries in the field or an imposing Great White Shark, there is a lot to be excited by at this museum. The remains of Hadrosaurus were found near Trieste and are practically complete and anat...Read more -
Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi
(30 Votes)
An opera house par excellence, Teatro Verdi is known to host some enticing opera shows. Inaugurated in 1801, this theatre was built to replace the Cesareo Regio Teatro di San Pietro that had limited seating capacity. A number of interesting shows have had their world premiere at this venue. It is built beautifully and has good acoustics that deliver a remarkable performance. -
Kleine Berlin is a series of air raid tunnels that were used during the World War II by Germans. The German authorities built an anti-airraid tunnel for their soldiers and civilians in Trieste and hence began the construction work of Kleine Berlin. The underground complex is divided into two sections, one of Italian construction and one of German construction, that are both structurally differe...Read more -
Civico Museo Sartorio
(136 Votes)
The Civico Sartorio museum has recently re-opened after many years of refurbishment. It is located in a charming eighteenth-century villa that belonged to the Sartorio family. The mansion still boasts of its original furnishings and décor including the porcelain, ceramics and the beautiful art collection. The Rusconi-Opuich collection that comprises about 2500 pieces of various kinds of ...Read more -
Civico Museo D'arte Orientale
(61 Votes)
The first museum of its kind in the region to be dedicated to the Oriental Arts, this exhibition holds interesting objects, ranging from musical instruments, weapons and artworks. Spread over four sprawling floors, the museum also showcases Chinese specialties like fabrics, chinaware and ritual objects, sculptures from India and also a few Japanese memoirs. The collection is expansive and well-...Read more -
Maritime Museum Or Civico Museo Del Mare
(94 Votes)
The city of Trieste has an interesting maritime history. Inaugurated in the 18th Century, this museum is an incredibly interesting museum that has a remarkable section dedicated to the art of fishing. There are ship models of various scales and didactic dioramas too. There are rare photographs and paintings and graphics that explain the undersea world and Trieste’s maritime history beauti...Read more -
Botanical Garden Of Trieste
(62 Votes)
Befitting the beautiful city that it is part of, the Botanical Gardens at Trieste are a colorful natural paradise that is soothing to the eyes and calming to the soul. There is a number of different plant species exhibited at these gardens. Because of its natural habitat, the gardens are the ideal home to a number of exotic insects and birds. The Botanical Garden also preserves, cultivates and ...Read more -
This tourist office offers great suggestions on what to see and do in Trieste and gives away informative maps and leaflets to visitors. The maps not only show the central parts of Trieste but also its surrounding areas and are a good source of information for the transports available and trips to be made out of town. This place is centrally located and can be easily found. The building itself i...Read more -
Grotte Le Torri Di Slivia
(135 Votes)
Located at the foot of a small village called Silvia, these caves are famous for their towering stalactites and stalagmites The caves were discovered in 1885. Recently reopened after close to forty years, these caves are considered one of the most magnificent features of the Karst Plateau. There are two entrances to the caves, through a natural pothole and on a descend of about 200 steps. Both ...Read more -
This museum is famous for its science interactive and multimedia and is the second largest science centre in Italy. The main aim of this place is to promote the popularity of science amongst children and students. There are 3 main sections in this place namely Fenomena, Kaleido and Cosmo. A lot of activities such as scientific experiments and educational activities go on here from time to time ...Read more -
Piazza Dell'Unita D'Italia
(782 Votes)
By far the best sight in Trieste, this square is perhaps the liveliest place too. It is the hub of social activity and a great spot for people watching too. The square has been in existence for about 700 odd years and is said to be the largest sea facing square in Europe. Earlier known as Piazza Grande, the name of this square changed after it was annexed under the Kingdom of Italy after the Wo...Read more