Which quarter house in Trieste?

Are you leaving for the northeast of Italy and its charms? Discover the areas where to stay in Trieste for a pleasant holiday!

Often described as “the last city of the north”, Trieste is a city of Italy located at the foot of the dinaric Alps, on the Adriatic coast, close to Venice and Slovenian and Croatian borders. As such, Trieste is a gateway to the Balkans, a bridge between the West and Eastern Europe.

With a population of about 205,000 inhabitants spread over 84.5 km2, Trieste was long-stained as the first access to the sea, by the Holy Roman Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire: it is therefore a mosaic of Mediterranean, Latin, Germanic and Slavic cultures. Trieste was elected first Italian city for its quality of life in 2009. But rent side to find a place to sleep in Trieste? Accommodation in Trieste will cost an average of between 300 € and 450 € per month, which is twice as much on average as in France.

Seven districts divide the neighborhoods of this city with an incredible historical and cultural heritage. The city is organized around the port, the Grand Canal and the central square open to the sea, called piazza Unità d’Italia . As we don’t know where to stay every time we arrive in a new city, here is to guide you a presentation of the neighborhoods where to sleep in Trieste.

Downtown

The city centre of Trieste is the historic centre, composed of several neighbourhoods with different atmospheres. The district of the centre is easily walking, because it is not very extensive: there are many traces of the Roman occupation, including the Roman theatre – which hosted up to 6,000 spectators – Ricardo’s arch built in the 1st century BC, the Roman forum and two former Roman aqueducts.

If you like to visit the religious buildings, you will not be left: the Catholic Cathedral of San Giusto and the castle of the same name, the Basilica of San Sivestro, the Catholic Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Catholic Church of Sant’Antonio Taumaturgo, the Lutheran Temple, the Serbian Orthodox Church of San Spiridone, the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò, as well as the Synagogue of Triesta (thesis of Greater)

The place piazza Unità d’Italia is emblematic of Trieste, we find ourselves around the fountain of the Four Continents: it is the heart of social life in Trieste. Next is the palace of the Government, the Pitteri Palace and the Lloyd Palace: a maze of alleys to fully enjoy the Italian dolce vita. You will also find many bars and restaurants, shops and museums: a district where to stay in Trieste which should seduce almost everyone!

The Grand Canal

Further north, towards the Trieste-Opicina tram station, the other large Trieste neighbourhood is unveiled: Canal Grande The Grand Canal. It was dug from 1754 to 1756 to allow ships to pass through the old town. Today, the area takes a look from Vieux-Port de Marseille in miniature and a few small boats and motorboats continue to anchor. The Grand Canal is a few metres from the Central Station, which is convenient if you have a train to take early the next morning. The Ponte Rosso is full of terraces where you can enjoy the sun for the summer days. Accommodation at the Grand Canal offers a central location to discover the city.

The Port of Trieste

Located south of the ancient city centre, the port bears witness to the importance of port trade in Trieste during history. Until the beginning of the 20th century, it was one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean. Staying in Trieste near the port allows to sleep in quieter places, without being so excited.

Main photo credit : Flickr – Nick Savchenko