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Discover the best top things to do in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy including Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia, Basilica di Aquileia, Laghi di Fusine, Carso Triestino, Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire, Beach Barcola, Castello di Miramare - Museo Storico, Cividale del Friuli - UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Museo Revoltella, Castle of Duino.
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1. Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia
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5.0 based on 8,509 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
Trieste is at its most majestic by the Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia. Covered with sandstone slabs, free of traffic, it is surrounded by palaces and it is also facing the sea. Most guidebooks will tell you that this is Europe's largest square by the sea. Spontaneously Lisbon's Praça do Comércio came to my mind, which is more than twice as big, but okay it is facing a river, not really the sea. Going around clockwise one will first pass the Palazzo del Governo with its mosaics at the façade. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, it is the youngest structure here. Next comes the Casa Stratti, built for a rich Greek merchant, now housing the famous Café degli Specchi, a place not to miss, when here. The third palace on this side is the Palazzo Modello, the Town Hall, originally meant as a guesthouse. The large building on the opposite side of the sea, with a tower at the centre and many arched windows, is the Palazzo del Municipio, a work by the Triestine architect Giuseppe Bruni, who also built the Palazzo Modello, and who was a representative of the eclecticism in architecture, mixing different past styles. In front of the Palazzo del Municipio is the 'Fontana dei Quattro Continenti', the square's oldest structure, erected in 1750, which explains, why Australia is missing. Captain James Cook only landed on this continent 20 years later. On the right side of the Piazza, looking at it from the sea, comes the oldest palace, the Palazzo Pitteri from 1790, today owned by the insurance company Lloyd Adriatico. Some tourists will know the next palace also from the inside, when they are staying here. Once as the 'Locanda Grande' the largest hotel in town, it has been renamed in the 1970's as 'Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta'. Last building on this side, close to the sea, is the Palazzo del Lloyd Triestino, now the seat of the regional government.
2. Basilica di Aquileia
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5.0 based on 1,147 reviews
Reviewed By peetajohn - Norton, United Kingdom
We knew nothing about this place and only stopped here because of the nearby campsite review. What a place this is and what history! Buy an all-inclusive ticket which gives you access to the basilica, tower and crypt. The basilca is more of a monument than a working church as only the top end is used for services. The rest has an amazing mosaic, the largest I have ver seen, with elevated platforms to walk along and view it all. It is just superb. There is also a sad WW1 graveyard behind the church with the most beautiful and poignant statue in it - very few people visited it when I was there but it was lovely. This is a must-see place - why had we never heard of it before?
3. Laghi di Fusine
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5.0 based on 888 reviews
Reviewed By AdrianaCucer12 - Villach, Austria
We've been here in winter and the landscape is breathtaking: inferior lake in 80% iced, mountains are full of snow, amazing!!! An advice: you need winter shoes with spikes...in the woods there are a must!
4. Carso Triestino
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5.0 based on 460 reviews
Reviewed By vchiara22 - Trieste, Italy
The Karst has a long history, hidden between its leaves. In every path you step, every tree you meet has something to tell you. And while you enjoy its quiet and fiery, you are overwhelmed by the view of the sea
5. Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire
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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.
6. Beach Barcola
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4.5 based on 536 reviews
Reviewed By DvoraVienna - Vienna, Austria
Difficult parking on weekends but somehow always manage to get a spot.....Beautiful view of the city, convenient kiosks with snacks and drinks....and every few meters the historical half circle changing coves with free showers and wc....The water is usually quite clean, especially for being so close to a major town. I suppose because the shipping business ain't what it used to be....The harbor is pretty quiet.
7. Castello di Miramare - Museo Storico
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4.5 based on 5,909 reviews
Reviewed By denivit2018 - Trieste, Italy
This beautiful castle is filled with historical enchanting artifacts, as well as the beautiful setting on a bluff on the Adriatic Sea. Stroll the gardens and stay for the summer evening light show that tells the story of Maximillian and Carlota of Mexico, Napoleons involvement and Frank Joseph of Austria. Sit by the waters edge and dip your foot in the Adriatic Sea, near the Sphinx built to welcome Maximillian home.
8. Cividale del Friuli - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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4.5 based on 738 reviews
Reviewed By nickpC165AF - Bristol, United Kingdom
A lovely oldie world charm, a wonderful village/town with fine sense of history, some restoration work being done, I should imagine it may be finished about the same time as Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia.
9. 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.
10. Castle of Duino
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4.5 based on 649 reviews
Reviewed By Quill2005 - Ocala, United States
This 14th century castle is well worth a visit. Not far from Trieste, Duino Castle is perched on a cliff with spectacular views of the Gulf of Trieste. A pretty formal garden adds to the pleasant ambience of the place. One can see various rooms, numerous old musical instruments, and historic photos and documents relating to the Princely family of Thurn und Taxis who own the castle.
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