Popular places to visit
Miramare Castle
Learn about the local history of Grignano when you spend time at Miramare Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Piazza Unita d'Italia
Architectural masterpieces, cafés, live music events and markets make this elegant square an essential part of everyday life in Trieste.
Canal Grande di Trieste
There is no more memorable way to see Trieste’s beautiful squares, buildings and bridges than by traversing the waterway that cuts through the heart of the city.
Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi
Watch performances of world-famous ballets and operas at this opulent theater, dedicated to the acclaimed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.
Cathedral of San Giusto
This richly decorated church stands above Trieste’s old town and on a hill that was once the heart of the city’s medieval quarter.
Roman Theatre
Gaze in awe at the remains of this colossal amphitheater, which hosts occasional artistic performances and concerts during the summer months.
Things to do
The art of the Aperitivo with a local in Trieste
Private cooking class at a local's home in Trieste
Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves - Shore Excursion from Trieste
Trieste: 2.5-Hour Prosecco Origins Tour and Tastings
Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves - Small Group Tour from Trieste
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Other neighbourhoods around Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo
Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia
Discover Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia, memorable for its historic sites. Popular attractions in Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia include Piazza di Cavana and Museo Revoltella, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.
Trieste Old Town
Historic sites, seaside views, and bars are just a few things travelers like about Trieste Old Town. Sights like Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas and Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Trieste area at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.
Trieste City Centre
Discover Trieste City Centre, memorable for its historic sites. Popular attractions in Trieste City Centre include Piazza di Cavana and Piazza Unita d'Italia, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.
San Giovanni-Chiadino-Rozzol
You'll enjoy the parks and golf courses in San Giovanni-Chiadino-Rozzol. You might want to make time for a stop at Golf Club Trieste or San Giovanni Park.
Servola-Chiarbola-Valmaura-Borgo San Sergio
You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and gardens in Servola-Chiarbola-Valmaura-Borgo San Sergio. You might want to make time for a stop at Nereo Rocco Stadium or Allianz Dome.
Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola
Unique features of Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola include the historic sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Golfo di Trieste or Miramare Castle while you're exploring the area.