Canal Grande in Trieste, Italy
At the Canal Grande you can dine along the water, take in gorgeous architecture and sip local wine. You'll find Trieste's Canal Grande about halfway between the city's train station and Piazza Unità d'Italia.
Tourists in Grotta Gigante - the biggest cave in Europe, located near Trieste, Italy
Experience Grotta Gigante, one of the largest caves in the world that's open to visitors. In addition to walking into chambers, this is also an unforgettable place to take photos surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites. They also offer private cave visits, including wine and local salami.
This 15th-century castle sits on the hill it was named after. With its protective walls, it feels more like a fort than an opulent royal estate. Go there for the epic views of the Gulf of Trieste. It's also home to a museum where visitors can wander through 15th-century walkways and check out historic weapons.
Trieste's location along the Adriatic makes it a prime spot for seafood. Menus also reflect the city's Habsburg past, like goulash and strudels. A local specialty is jota, a beann and sauerkraut soup. Another, brovada e muset, combines sausage, turnips and fermented marc, the leftovers after wine is pressed.
Trieste has three pedestrian shopping streets lined with boutiques selling clothing, including Italian fashion and accessories. But the city is perhaps best known for antiques shops. Head straight to Piazza Unità d'Italia to look for treasures including porcelain, furniture, jewelry, art and books.
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