Trieste

Spring on the Adriatic

The port city of Trieste, one of the most liveable and cosmopolitan places in Italy, enchants visitors with its historical charm and Mediterranean flair. Imposing buildings, Art Nouveau coffee houses, museums and sophisticated palaces meet Italian ease here.

Spring, when the city on the Adriatic blossoms and the first long days arrive, is the best time of year to explore Trieste. The city's most famous landmark, the Habsburg Miramare Castle, is at its best during the first warm months. Not only are the lush castle gardens impressive, but the coastal area and nature reserve around the castle are also well worth a visit.

This year also marks the 140th birthday of the writer James Joyce and the centenary of his most famous novel "Ulysses". The Irish author felt at home in the Italian place of longing. "My soul is in Trieste," he wrote. Also worth a visit are the major exhibitions on Monet and the Impressionist movement at the Museo Revoltella, as well as the exhibition on the Mexican artist icon Frida Khalo at the Salone degli Incanti.

Culture and art have always been present in the cosmopolitan port city on the Adriatic coast. The border town combines and preserves customs, traditions and languages from different cultures; the city's appearance tells the story of Trieste's eventful history. The Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia, the largest main square in Europe by the sea, was once the showpiece of Habsburg power.

The Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta is located in the middle of the city's most beautiful square, overlooking the sea. The listed 5-star hotel not only enchants guests with its sophisticated charm, it is also the ideal starting point for discovering the cosmopolitan city. The hotel was recently renovated and boasts new interiors and larger rooms with a unique view of Piazza Unità d'Italia and the Gulf of Trieste. Guests can choose between two excellent restaurants: Harry's Bistro and the Michelin-awarded Harry's "Piccolo" restaurant. The inviting terrace of the Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta is the perfect place to round off a day in Trieste in style with a glass of Bellini.

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