Join this private walking tour led by a local guide to discover the beautiful city of Trieste from a very interesting historical perspective. This place is - strangely - still quite "ignored" by most of the touristic flows, but it represents a real gem of Italy, although geographically isolated from the rest of Italy.
During this tour you will explore the most important places, squares and buildings which still represent the symbols of the strong Habsburg domination of this territory. As a prosperous seaport in theMediterraneanregion, Trieste became indeed the fourth largest city of theAustro-Hungarian Empire(afterVienna,Budapest, andPrague).
The walking tour will start from the wonderfulPiazza Unit□ d'Italia ("square of the Italian unification"), with its stunning view on the sea and its ancient palaces. You will then visit Borgo Teresiano and spotPiazza della Borsa and the theater dedicated to the worldwide famous Giuseppe Verdi.
Walk through the pictoresque Canal Grande and continue your visit to theTergesteountil you reach the elegant Palazzo Gopcevich andPalazzo Scaramagn□.
Enter Piazza Ponterosso, the heart of the ancientBorgo Teresiano and walk thorugh Via San Nicol□, while you enjoy its pretty boutique and restaurants.
Oh, and don't forget to bring your camera along!