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The Top 20 Attractions in Trieste

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Trieste. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Trieste is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: September 29, 2025

Trieste City Center

Trieste is among all the magnificent cities of Italy an unsuspected gem! It is at the foot of the Dinaric Alps and ideally located on the edge of the Adriatic. …

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Piazza Unità d'Italia

Piazza Unità d'Italia in Trieste is one of the largest squares in Europe. It is considered the beating heart of the city and is surrounded by splendid historic buildings, including …

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Giordano Cottur Cycle and Pedestrian Path

The route of the old Austro-Hungarian railway today is a fascinating cycle/pedestrian path, named after Giordano Cottur, which starts from the center of the city of Trieste to reach the …

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Parenzana Cycle Path – Italy–Slovenia Border

The Parenzana cycle path runs along the disused 123-kilometer stretch of the narrow-gauge railway Trieste-Parenzo-Canfanaro (Trieste - Porec-Koper) in northwestern Istria, which in the years 1902 to 1935 crossed a …

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Piazza Unità d'Italia

Piazza Unità d'Italia, commonly called Piazza Unità, is the main square of Trieste, located at the foot of the San Giusto hill, between Borgo Teresiano and Borgo Giuseppino.

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Rilke Trail

The Rilke path is a panoramic itinerary that runs along the Duino Cliffs Nature Reserve, overlooking the Upper Adriatic. Remained for a long time in a state of neglect, it …

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Canal Grande (Trieste)

It lacks the resemblance to the Grand Canal in Venice, but fits in perfectly with this part of the city and the port promenade of Trieste.

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Castello di San Giusto and Roman Ruins

The castle of San Giusto dominates the city from the top of the hill on which it is located. Inside there is the city museum with weapons from past centuries, various objects, and Roman remains.

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Canal Grande of Trieste

The front part of the canal is lined with beautiful palaces, such as the palazzo Gopcevich, built by a Serbian merchant, or the palazzo by Demetrio Carciotti, who came from …

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Miramare Castle

A bit of a castle, a bit of a palace. Located on a small promontory with a spectacular view of Trieste, its park is wonderful

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The Dinaric Alps – explore the Adriatic Sea in a different way

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Trieste to Santa Maria di Leuca – the Adriatic Cycle Route

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Trieste to Rijeka – along the coast of Istria from Italy to Croatia

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The Top 20 Attractions in Trieste

Trieste City Center

Piazza Unità d'Italia

Giordano Cottur Cycle and Pedestrian Path

Parenzana Cycle Path – Italy–Slovenia Border

Piazza Unità d'Italia

Rilke Trail

Canal Grande (Trieste)

Castello di San Giusto and Roman Ruins

Canal Grande of Trieste

Miramare Castle

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