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Trieste (/triːˈɛst/; Italian pronunciation: [triˈɛste] listen (help·info); Slovene: Trst) is a city and a seaport in northeastern Italy. It is situated towards the end of a narrow strip of Italian territory lying between the Adriatic Sea and Slovenia, which lies almost immediately south and east of the city. It is also located near Croatia some further 30 kilometres (19 mi) south.
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1. Il Magazzino dei Venti (Museo della Bora)
2. Science Centre Immaginario Scientifico
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Immaginario Scientifico is a science centre: an interactive and experimental museum, where you can literally “touch” science. Hands-on exhibits, multi projections, a planetarium, laboratories, lectures and tinkering sessions: in this way visitors become protagonists of an experience that shows how science is at everyone’s reach and can be a lot of fun!
3. Libreria Antiquaria Umberto Saba
4. Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,700 reviews
Reviewed By minnekes2018 - Venice, Italy
This cathedral is in reality two churches, which in the 14th century were joined together. The two original basilicas were erected between the 9 and 11th centuries. The first one was dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption and the second one to S. Justus (S. Giusto, an early Christian Martyr). The Roman pillars in both churches are beautiful. the 14th central a new central nave was built to join the two churches and a new façade was added with a fine-looking Gothic rose window. In the bell tower you can see some of the Roman remains of the site on which the original church was built. When walking outside to the edge of the piazza you have a wonderful view over Trieste and the bay.
5. Teatro Verdi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By lesliec937 - Berlin, Germany
We were lucky enough to get tickets for Donizetti's "l'elisir d'amore" and it was a most enjoyable evening in this classic five tier opera house.The staging was perfect, the singing too and the orchestra rang out the foot-stamping melodies one after the other. The lead soprano was Ukrainian, the conductor Slovenian so that it was a perfect cast for this multi-ethnic city.
6. Museo Revoltella
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4.5 based on 624 reviews
Reviewed By Quill2005 - Ocala, United States
Like the Miramare Castle, the Piazza Unita, and the San Giusto Cathedral, the Museo Revoltella should be a part of any visit to Trieste. This elegant home of one of Trieste’s most prominent citizens from the 19th century, Baron Revoltella (who contributed to the building of the Suez Canal) contains a collection of beautiful artwork and furniture which is a feast for the eyes. Be prepared to spend several hours looking around, you won’t be disappointed.
7. Civico Museo della Risiera di San Sabba
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4.5 based on 1,855 reviews
Reviewed By SurfingSimon - Sacramento, United States
A former Nazi prison camp, the only one left in Italy, built in an old rice factory. While off the beaten path (we traveled by bus), this was well worth the visit. The place is somber and evocative and moving. The footprint of the former crematorium is laid out in metal slabs. Tiny cells for prisoners stand in quiet testimony to the horrors of the camp. Everyone should make a visit here.
8. Kleine Berlin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 476 reviews
Fino a quando resta in vigore il coprifuoco le visite si effettuano ogni ultimo venerdì del mese alle ore 17,00 e alle ore 19,00 esclusivamente con prenotazione obbligatoria via mail e numero limitato di visitatori.
9. Civico Museo Sartorio
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4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By markbP9233UB - Surrey, United Kingdom
This museum is a true hidden gem of Trieste, just a 10 minute walk from the Grand Piazza (follow the harbour promenade for good views). This former villa of wealthy merchants was generously given by the Sartorio family as a public museum after the second World War, when the city was an Allied protectorate. It houses a very varied and fascinating collection, including: sculptures, historical artefacts and furniture, a china collection, portraits and other paintings, and a superb collection of ecclesiastical artwork. There are also several fully furnished rooms, notably the Duke's bedroom, the Baroque style sitting room, the Gothic themed music room, library, and kitchen equipped as in the heyday of the house in the late 19th century. What makes the museum such a treat is that with the varied styles and contents, each room is a real surprise. Added to this was a very helpful custodian who was happy to answer any questions without breathing down our necks. Entry is free and there's no pressure to make a donation, but I thought it was thoroughly worthwhile, and certainly recommend a visit. Allow at least an hour to view all three floors, maybe two to appreciate the contents fully.
