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Come
and discover with us the Middle-European city of Trieste
and the beautiful Miramare castle!
Trieste's
setting is particularly beautiful, combining the shining
whiteness of its wild rocks, the blue sea and the green
hills that surround it. We'll approach the town along its
coast road, which appears perfectly inserted in the surrounding
territory and offers a breathtaking view that stretches
as far as the Istrian Coast.
Trieste has a rich historical and cultural background, in
particular during the 17th and 19th centuries as port and
trading center of vital importance for the economy of the
Hapsburg empire. As we stroll around, you can see that history
and images of the past are still living through all the
ruins, monuments, streets and buildings scattered around
the town.
To discover the roots of Trieste, we'll reach its historical
heart, the Capitol Hill, site of ancient Roman Ruins,
which include the theatre, the forum and an Augustan Triumphal
Arch. We'll then admire the Castle and the Cathedral
of San
Giusto, a pleasant old town, an elegant seafront with
exquisite palaces of remarkable architectural value, many
being Neo-Classical, and Italy's largest square overlooking
the sea, Piazza Unità d'Italia. These are the highlights
of our morning in Trieste, along with a brief stop at one
of Trieste's historic cafes, which used to be cultural,
ethnical and political meeting points in the late 19th and
early 20th centuries.
For
our leisurely lunch we'll stop in a typical restaurant offering
local wines and dishes of a gastronomic tradition that reflects
Trieste's role as a crossroads of different peoples and
cultures.
The afternoon will be spent visiting the Miramare Castle,
the romantic residence of Maximilian from Hapsburg and Charlotte
from Belgium, and its wonderful park. Enshrined in
the coastal rocks, it gives visitors the chance to admire
the most enchanting sunsets!
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