Trieste Old Town
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Visit Trieste Old Town
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.

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.

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

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

Santa Maria Maggiore
You can learn about the history of Trieste with a visit to Santa Maria Maggiore. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Palazzo del Municipio
Admire the range of architectural styles that decorate this 19th-century palace, which is one of several that frame a ceremonial square.
Things to do

Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Lipica stud farm and Piran Tour from Ljubljana

Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Small Group Tour from Trieste

Trieste Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Trieste Old Town Hotel Deals

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
"A very nice hotel."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Le Terrazze
"They require contact in advance for checking in. If you don’t contact them, you won’t check in by walking in at night."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Hotel Città di Parenzo
"Nice hotel. The staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
"The building is breathtaking! Every room we were in awe. We stayed in a 3 bedroom suite that blew our mind!"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Albergo Alla Posta
"Great breakfast, nice room. But the elevator was very tiny."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Hotel Continentale
"The location is perfect. It’s on a quiet side street not accessible by vehicles. However, you just have to walk about 30 m to get to a taxi. The design is very cool the way they have mixed old world and New World. We tried the breakfast which was outstanding and they also have a lunch special which ..."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Where to stay in Trieste Old Town
- Trieste City Centre
- Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia
- Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola
- Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo
- Servola-Chiarbola-Valmaura-Borgo San Sergio

Trieste City Centre

Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia

Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola

Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo




















