Trieste sights

Major monument and city symbol, it is the result of the union of two preceeding Romanic Basilicas from the 5th and 11th centuries. Simple facade with a grandiose Gothic rose window.

address:Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia 4, Trieste 34121

The elegant Palazzo Pitteri, situated in Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia, is a construction which heralds the Neoclassical era and was built in 1785 by the architect, Ulderico Moro.

These are the remains of the location where business and justice were dealt. It was a rectangle with different dimensioned apses on the short sides. There may have been some shops.

address:Piazzale Alcide de Gasperi 1, Trieste 34139

The 2nd November marks the commemoration of sea war victims. Possible access for the disabled. The Lighthouse can be reached by bus no. 42 which runs every 10 minutes.

The Botanical Gardens are divided in two parts: 8000 sqm of flower beds, 2000 sqm of pathways. It can be reached by bus no. 26, stopping in Via Marchesetti.

It is set on two floors. There is one important event, the Regata Barcolana which takes place on the 2nd Sunday of October. It can be reached by bus no. 9, stopping in Campo Marzio.

There is the possibility of undersea excursions, on reservation with varying prices. The reserve can be reached by bus no. 36, stopping at Grignano, running every 20 minutes.