12 Reasons to visit Trieste in 2026

  • Trieste is a unique city, tucked in to the north-east corner of the Italian peninsula.
  • An Austrian city for five hundred years
  • A port city and new cruise terminal for this corner of the Adriatic
  • A fantastic natural harbour
  • Fascinating maritime history
  • Magnificent waterfront buildings
  • A coffee culture, similar to Vienna and a range of wonderful cafes
  • A unique history of trade, including strong links to the Suez Canal
  • Miramare Castle on the doorstep
  • Traditional shops all around
  • A cosmopolitan vibe; Italian, Austrian, Serbian, Slovenian, Croatia
  • It’s 20th century history is extraordinary
  • The people are friendly, welcoming and international
Fabulous Globe Painting at Miramare listing all the great Italian explorers from Amerigo Vespucci to Marco Polo
Trieste – Miramare Castle and Maximilian Fabulous Globe Painting at Miramare listing all the great Italian explorers from Amerigo Vespucci to Marco Polo – www.grand-tourist.com

NOTE: The link between Trieste and Mexico involving Maximilian, the ill-fated ‘Emperor of Mexico’ has to be heard to be believed! Just one of many stories you’ll hear during this incredible trip.


Written: November, 2021
Updated: December, 2021

Trieste – Historic map of the city of Trieste, 19th century – Revoltella Museum, Trieste


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