Popular places to visit

Piazza Unita d'Italia
Architectural masterpieces, cafés, live music events and markets make this elegant square an essential part of everyday life in Trieste.

Miramare Castle
Learn about the local history of Grignano when you spend time at Miramare Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Canal Grande di Trieste
There is no more memorable way to see Trieste’s beautiful squares, buildings and bridges than by traversing the waterway that cuts through the heart of the city.

Roman Theatre
Gaze in awe at the remains of this colossal amphitheater, which hosts occasional artistic performances and concerts during the summer months.

Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi
Watch performances of world-famous ballets and operas at this opulent theater, dedicated to the acclaimed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.

Cathedral of San Giusto
This richly decorated church stands above Trieste’s old town and on a hill that was once the heart of the city’s medieval quarter.
Things to do

Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Trieste

Full-Day Private Venice Tour with Water Taxi from Trieste Port

From Trieste: Venice for Disembarking Cruise Passengers

Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves - Shore Excursion from Trieste
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Other neighbourhoods around Bárcola

Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola
Unique features of Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola include the historic sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Golfo di Trieste or Marinella while you're exploring the area.

Trieste Old Town
Historic sites, seaside views, and bars are just a few things travelers like about Trieste Old Town. Sights like Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas and Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Trieste area at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.

Trieste City Centre
Discover Trieste City Centre, memorable for its historic sites. Popular attractions in Trieste City Centre include Piazza di Cavana and Piazza Unita d'Italia, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.

Altipiano Ovest
If you're spending some time in Altipiano Ovest, Lido di Santa Croce and Tempio Mariano di Monte Grisa are top sights worth seeing.

Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia
Discover Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia, memorable for its historic sites. Popular attractions in Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia include Museo Revoltella and Marina San Giusto, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.

Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo and you might want to plan a stop by Castello di San Giusto and Cathedral of San Giusto while you're in the area.