Trieste, however you want it.

Welcome to Trieste, the charming city located in north-eastern Italy on the border to Slovenia. Trieste has always been a hub of trade and culture, attracting the likes of James Joyce, Italo Svevo and Umberto Saba. This beautiful city flourished as part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire during the period of 1867–1918, making it one of Central Europe’s most prosperous Mediterranean seaports, as well as its capital of literature and music. With its close proximity to Slovenia, the region has developed its own dialect, adding to the city's unique charm. The dominant local Venetian dialect of Trieste is called ‘Triestine’ and is spoken in the city centre, while Slovenian is spoken in several of the city’s suburbs. There is also a large German-speaking population in the region. Trieste itself has been divided into eleven zones, making it easier for visitors to get oriented. The city centre is highly urbanised, while the south contains small towns and villages such as Sgonico, Monrupino, Duino, Basovizza and San Pelagio, which are predominantly inhabited by the Slovenian-speaking minority. Visitors to Trieste will be captivated by the numerous examples of Art Nouveau and Neoclassical architecture from its Austrian past.