A Few Days in Trieste, Trieste, Italy

Trieste is a very Viennese or rather very Austro-Hungarian small city in Northern Italy, next to the Slovenian border. It is a gem to be discovered and enjoyed. A well-preserved old town that combines the central European style with its Roman origins and the sea.

Famous for its cold, gale-force Bora wind, the city saw the Romans and the Byzantines, but centuries of Austrian rule left the most enduring mark.

The winds also brought James Joyce, who lived intermittently in the city in the early 20th century, and inspired many others, such as Rilke, Saba and Svevo.

Trieste is relatively small and can be visited on foot: in the footsteps of the great writers who lived there, climbing the hill to discover the ancient Roman city that dominated the bay or walking along the seafront.

During my last three-day stay, I followed this itinerary, exploring some of the surrounding areas I skipped during my first visit.

- Piazza Unità d’Italia: This stunning square by the sea is one of the largest in Europe and offers a beautiful view of the Adriatic Sea. Take your time to admire the architecture, soak in the atmosphere, and come back at different hours during the day cause the light is magical and the colours and the mood change following the sun and the moon, and it’s just oh-so-breathtaking. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).