Duino Travel Guide

 mircaskirca Says:  Stretched between sea and sky, and backed by a thick pine tree wood, the path inspired the Prage-born poet Rainer Maria Rilke, who spent several months in Duino Castle (from 1911 to 1912), to write his Duino Elegies, which is why the path is named after him. The story goes... 

 mircaskirca Says:  Duino Castle, locally known as Castello di Duino, lies in the little coastal town of the same name. Built on a promontory overhanging the sea, the building is a collage of different architectural styles in a stunning setting. It is surrounded by a magnificent park, which is... 

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 croisbeauty Says:  It was my fourth or fifth attempt to visit the castle of Duino, which is situated about 20km northwest of Trieste in direction of Venice. My idea was to stay over night in Duino in order to visit it first thing in the morning. Unfortunatelly I missed it again. The castle of... 

 olja1234 Says:  Duino was the first town, we visited during our one day trip to Duino, Aquilela and Grado, in the middle of May.Duino is a small town, about 20 km from Trieste, whose main sight is the Castello di Duino. 

 olja1234 Says:  Photo of the Castello di Duino taken from the inner side.Since it was opened to the public again, in 2003, I believe, many people, being nearby, make a halt and visit this beautiful castle. It absolutely deserves to stop off. 

 olja1234 Says:  Between 1911 and 1912, famous poet Rainer Maria Rilke was a guest of the princess Marie von Thurn und Taxis in Duino. And Duino was the place, where he got the inspiration for his famous Duinese elegies. 

 olja1234 Says:  Duino Castle, located alongside the coast, is encircled with magnifical gardens. There is a marvellous view to the town of Duino, its splendid bay, the rocky beaches and to the harbour. 

 olja1234 Says:  Interior of the castle is breathing with culture and history. offering on display, paintings, letters, coins, library, and much more.On the photo, you can see the letter which the present Queen of Great Britain - Elisabeth II wrote far - off 1958. 

 olja1234 Says:  A splendid inner court (see the photo) with the well on one side, is the ideal setting for a chamber music festival. Behind the well, a staircase leads up to the top of the watch tower. It is worth of any effort - panoramic view is magnificent. 

 olja1234 Says:  The Castello di Duino was opened to the public in 2003. The entrance to the castle start with a wonderful park (in full blooming) , decorated with the row of statues. Vaulted door leads to the inner court of the castle. 

 olja1234 Says:  Today's castle was first mentioned in 1363 and is opened for visitors. During passed centuries there were a row of different owners, as the patriarchs of Aquileia, the Venetian republic, the roman emperrors of the German nation and the Habsburgs. The castle is now owned by... 

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