Italy Guide
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Trieste
Framed by the green and white cliffs of a limestone plateau and facing the blue Adriatic, TRIESTE offers an idyllic panorama from its hilltop citadel, at least when the rather endemic overcast conditions give way to sparkling sunshine. But in any weather, there's a distinct atmosphere of both grandeur and warm welcome. The city's main squares are adorned with spectacular Neoclassical buildings, and the much-photographed canal, clustered with open-air cafés, is a reminder that, just like Venice and its lagoon, this city has had its glorious seafaring history, too.
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