It's often referred to as the Pearl of the Adriatic and is indeed a city with many attractions. There are many reasons for a vacation in Trieste, and not just from a culinary point of view.
Timeless charm, a multicultural atmosphere and rich history surround every vacation in Trieste. But these are by no means all the reasons why a trip to the Adriatic coast is worthwhile. On the contrary, there's much more to the Italian city. Here are the 5 best:
The present, past and future meet in Trieste. The same goes for different cultures and styles. And people like to celebrate them. Numerous museums, art galleries, theaters and cultural events invite you to go on a journey of discovery. For example, until February 18, 2024, the Museo Revoltella is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the important Italian artist Antonio Ligabue. From February 22, 2024, his works will be replaced by fifty paintings by the iconic master Vincent Van Gogh. Cineastes should mark the Trieste Film Festival (January 19 to 27, 2024) in their calendars.
It's not just the fine arts that the coastal city indulges in. Also in terms of Science hat man sich einen Namen gemacht. So war Triest im Jahr 2020 sogar “Wissenschaftshauptstadt”. Zahlreiche international renommierte Research centers can be found here. The disciplines range from marine biology to chemistry, physics, astronomy and speleology. During a vacation in Trieste, you should definitely visit the unique Grotta Gigante and that Miramare Nature Reserve visit
When you think of Trieste, you probably think of the sea first. And rightly so. After all, you can't only enjoy wonderful swimming and water sports here, diving is also a must. At the same time, a karst plateau stretches out behind Trieste, offering alpine adventures. Climbing, mountain biking and trekking through the varied landscape, which changes from high alpine to Mediterranean within a short distance, ensures unforgettable nature experiences. Running enthusiasts are best advised to come around 5 May. This is when the Trieste Spring Run takes place.
“In Triest ist das Meer eine Seite des Zimmers”, schrieb einst der lokale Schriftsteller Mauro Covacich. Was er damit zum Ausdruck bringt: Das Meer spielt im Leben der Einheimischen eine große Rolle. Sie gehen aber nicht extra hin, sie sind gleichsam “immer schon da”. Denn nur ein kleines Stück vom Zentrum der Stadt entfernt, genießt man in einer der “Bagni” Summer freshness with a touch of the 19th century. You can admire the sunset from one of the beach bars, enjoy freshly grilled fish and Fascinating sailing trips. If you can't get enough of the ocean, the best place to go is the new Oceanographic Museum.
The many different cultures that have left their mark on the city over the centuries have also led to culinary diversity, so you can enjoy a slice of Viennese coffee house culture (including Sacher cake) in the historic cafés or local dishes in the Osmiza. The agriturismos located in the Karst offer local food and delicious wines during the warm season.
The Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta lockt mit fünf Hotelsternen – und dank des hoteleigenen Restaurants “Harry’s Piccolo” auch mit zwei Michelin-Sternen. Die Lage ist wunderschön, das Haus selbst strahlt mit eleganter Grandhotel-Pracht. Winterpause bis 21. März.
Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta
Piazza Unità d’Italia, 2/1, 34121 Trieste, Italien
Tel: +39 040 7600011
Web: duchidaosta.com
Price: Double room from approx. € 380,- per night
