Trieste is pure Italian despite being situated in the backyard of Slovenia and Croatia. A cosmopolitan and charming city where kings and emperors loved to stay back in the day.
Cruise destination Trieste
Trieste is known as 'Vienna by the Sea' for good reason. Back in the 18th century, the Habsburg monarchs built their magnificent city palaces here, right by the Adriatic Sea. They also made Trieste into one of the largest coffee ports in Europe. To this day, this cruise destination's classic Viennese-style coffee houses serve the best espresso.
A visit to Trieste is not complete without strolling around the shops, former bank buildings and palaces of the Canal Grande. Be sure to pay attention to the many traces from a more distant past as well. From the ancient classical amphitheatre in the city centre to the ruins of a Roman gate. And when you find yourself passing Santo Spiridione, Europe's largest Serbian Orthodox church, be sure to rub your back against the church entrance. For good luck, according to local legend. The city of Trieste will enchant you on your Mediterranean cruise holiday.
