Fun things to do in Trieste

3 more images

The history of the Parish Church of Santa Maria Maggiore dates back to the 17th century, when it was built by the Jesuits, hence it is also known as Jesuits Church.

It is the only Baroque style church in town and at the time of construction it was also the largest religious buildings in Trieste.

Directions:
The Parish Church of Santa Maria Maggiore stands just next to the evangelical Church of San Silvestro. Both churches can be found at the foot of the San Giusto hill, just behind the main square Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia.

Address: Santa Maria Maggiore, Via del Collegio 6, 34121 Trieste

Website: http://www.santuariosantamariamaggiore.it/

2 more images

The twin-towered Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolo dei Greci was erected between 1784 and 1787.

At the beginning of the 19th century its façade was redesigned in neoclassic style by the local architect Matteo Pertsch, who was also responsible for many other historic buildings in Trieste.

Directions:
The Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolo dei Greci stands right at the front of the sea promenade, a bit north of the the main square Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia.

Address: Church of San Nicolo dei Greci, Riva III Novembre 7, 34121 Trieste

Website: http://www.comgrecotrieste.it/

1 more image

The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Chiesa dell’Immacolato Cuore di Maria) was completed in 1950 after designs of the Italian architect Umberto Nordio.

It stands on the site of an even earlier chapel of the same name dating back to 1927.

Directions:
The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is located close to Trieste's central train station. It can be found at the street crossing of Via Ruggero Manna and Via S. Anastasio.

Address: Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Via Ruggero Manna 6, 34134 Trieste

2 more images

The neoclassical Church of San Antonio Nuovo can easily be recognised by its six Ionian columns and the large cupola. The roof is topped by statues of local martyrs.

The church was built between 1828 and 1849 after designs of the Italian architect Pietro Nobile. Nowadays it is the largest Catholic church in the city.

Directions:
The Church of San Antonio Nuovo is situated in the Borgo Teresiano district at the northern end of the Canal Grande.

Address: Church of San Antonio Nuovo, Piazza Sant Antonio, 34132 Trieste

1 more image

The 32 metres long Evangelical Lutheran Church (Chiesa Evangelica Luterana) is the only Gothic church in Trieste. It was designed by the Prussian architect Zimmermann from Wroclaw. The constructions were carried out by the local architects Berlam and Scalmainini, who completed the church in 1874.

Directions:
The Evangelical Lutheran Church stands at the square Largo Panfili, not far from Trieste's Central Post Office (Posta Centrale).

Address: Evangelical Lutheran Church, Largo Panfili, 34132 Trieste

2 more images

The Irish writer James Joyce, who was born in Dublin and died in Zurich, lived from 1904 to 1915 and 1919 to 1920 in various buildings in Trieste.

During his time in the city he worked on several of his writings, including "Dubliners", "A portrait of the artist as a young man" and also "Ulysses".

A statue to remember his time in the city was unveiled in October 2004. It was created by the sculptor Nino Spagnoli.

Directions:
The James Joyce statue stands on the bridge over the Canal Grande, right in the heart of Trieste's city centre.

1 more image

The monument of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who was also known as Sissi, was errected in 1912. It was designed by the Viennese artist Franz Seifert.

Just about 5 years later it disappeared again due to an anti-Austrian atmosphere in Trieste. It was only in 1997 that the city administration reinstalled the bronze monument again.

Directions:
The Empress Elisabeth of Austria Monument stands in a small park in the middle of the square Piazza Liberta, which can be found right in front of the main train station.

2 more images

This is the oldest church in Trieste, it was built as a Catholic church in the XI century and was later bought by the Waldensian Evangelic community and still belong to them.
During the centuries it has been restored and heavily modified several time, until in 1927, after having been badly damaged by a strong earthquake it was rebuilt in the original shape, in Romanesque style.
It is a small building, the facade has a wonderful round window and on the side there is a large bells tower.
The inside is very simple but decorated by some very old stained glasses windows.
Behind the altar some original drawings have been discovered, they are supposed to be the sketches of the frescoes that used to decorate the walls. It is one of the very rare example of those sketches, very interesting to see.