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About Trieste

In Italy’s northwestern region called Friuli-Venezia Giulia, carrying the same name as the province it’s located in, Trieste’s capital Trieste is a warm city. Located in the Trieste gulf along the Adriatic Sea, this city was one of the most precious cities to the Austrian-Hungarian Empire and mid-Europe till World War 1. Museo Revoltella, Museo Sartorio, Vittoria Light, Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi and San Guisto Palace are of the important places to visit in this city. Bordering with Slovenia, Trieste’s history stretches as far back as to the Hindu-European descendants “The Carni”s settling here in 3000 BC.

Throughout history, reigned by many cultures and civilizations, the important city of Trieste has a natural beauty brought by its location by the seaside, and draws tourists’ attention to the historical structures and its architecture. Trieste’s largest square and seeing the sea from a front, Piazza d’Unita is home to many fun activities during summer months. Another travel spot worth seeing in the city is Grotta Gigante, one of the largest touristic caves. Mirame, meaning “the eye seeing the sea” in Italian, on the gulf of Trieste, is a chateau built near the city in the 19th century and draws attention to its architecture as well as its trees in the gardens.

Also, San Guisto Palace, another historical built in the city, displays historical weapons in the part of it open to the public, and is possible to tour the open parts, take a look at the Trieste’s incredible view of the sea and mountain tops from the castle walls and towers. In short, Trieste offers tourists a joyous and different travel experience in every aspect.

Aviation to the city is provided from the nearby airport Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport or a second option of Ljbljana Joze Pucnik Airport over Slovenia. Friuli Venezia Guilia Airport is about 40 km from the Trieste’s city center and is possible to use public transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Istanbul-Trieste flight duration is about 1 or more stops and lasts at least 4 hours and 45 minutes. Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport however, is about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Trieste by car, and since there is a direct flight from Istanbul, the flight duration is about 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Transportation to Trieste City Center from Airport

Trieste Airport

There are many transportation alternatives for travelling to the city center from Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport which is located 28 kilometers of Trieste.

Taxi

You can reach the city center in about 25 minutes by getting on a taxi from the taxi stands located outside Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport. The cost of travelling to the city center from the airport vary between 20-45 dollars. This is among the comfortable transportation options.

Bus

You can reach the city center in about 45 minutes by using the buses departing every 15 minutes from the airport. You can use the buses with the tickets that you can buy from the bus companies. You can also make an online reservation to use a bus for travelling to the city center.

Train

You can quickly and directly travel to the city center from the airport thanks to the railway network interconnecting different terminals. Trains offer service for 24 hours.

Hotel Shuttle

You can get detailed information about this issue by getting in contact with your hotel before your travel or by listing the accommodation centers that offer this service. Hotels generally provide transportation to the city center from the airport optionally.

Metro

You can directly reach the city center from Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport by using the blue line metros.

Car Rental

There are a few famous car rental offices at Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport. You can rent a car on a daily/weekly basis by having the necessary documents with you. You can reach the city center after a short travel.

Weather in Trieste

DayMin - Max
SaturdayMin 2ºC - Max 10ºC
SundayMin 4ºC - Max 12ºC
MondayMin 7ºC - Max 11ºC
TuesdayMin 9ºC - Max 12ºC
WednesdayMin 11ºC - Max 14ºC

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