If you are planning a tour of Europe, should consider the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy, bordering Austria and Slovenia. To simplify the region to shorten the full name of Friuli. Depending on your specific interests, Friuli may be an ideal place for vacations. You can get classic Italian food and other specialties, and wash well with local wine. While Friuli is not exactly undiscovered by tourists usually do not fight the crowds to see what you want. Like most regions of Italy, which has belonged to many nations over the years. Unlike most regions of Italy remains multicultural, a unique mix of Italian, Austrian and Slavic influences. This article explores Trieste, the capital of Friuli. A companion paper examines several other attractions of this beautiful region.
Trieste, Friuli `s largest city, was settled for thousands of years. Over the centuries from one type to another. The Austro-Hungarian Empire `s major port, Trieste was part of Central Europe. Only Italy joined in 1954. Given its unique history of Trieste is a unique place to visit.
Cafes are everywhere, some are centuries old. Look for the Antico Caffe San Marco, and get a Bicerin, coffee served in a glass. Trieste's most famous expatriate was James Joyce, a long-term resident in the year 1900.
Trieste historic houses churches representing many faiths. Mid-nineteenth-century Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity-St Spyridion shows a strong Byzantine influence. See the beauty of its frescoes and icons. The century-old Jewish temple in Trieste is the largest synagogue in Italy. The Cathedral is dedicated to the patron saint of the city, San Guisto, a martyr of the fourth century. Originally built in the sixth century on Roman ruins was rebuilt several times. Excavations during the 1930s revealed the remains of a Roman forum and other buildings. The Cathedral stands next to a castle. Its walls a great view of the city and its environs.
Trieste museums including the City Museum of History and Art with Egyptian, Greek, Italian and Revoltella antiques and the City Museum and Gallery of Modern Art. Be sure to see the Museo del Mar, one of the best museums of its kind in the Mediterranean.
The Giant Gratta about 9 miles (15 kilometers) north of Trieste is the world's largest tourist cave. Large enough to contain the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Rome, the largest religious building in the world.
Trieste cuisine includes many foreign influences: Hungarian goulash, Austrian coffee and pasta, grilled meats Yugoslav, German and Wurst and sauerkraut. Carso DOC red or white is a dry white wine from a small region on the Slovenian border near Trieste.
By: Levi Reiss
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