When planning your trip around the world, start with small steps, gradually moving more and more far away from home. ⠀ If you have children and this prevents you from traveling, adapt the little ones to everything you love, try to get them interested in a quiet game beside you and enjoying their own drink (it can be a Fanta!) while you enjoy talking and the classic of the Italian lifestyle: aperitivo. ⠀ What does an aperitivo mean for me? Quintessence of the term “Dolce Vita”. My love for Italy dissolved in a glass of Aperol Spritz or Prosecco. A remedy with an instant effect from every unwanted or inconvenient situation in my life. A moment of admiration for fashion, good taste, style, an incredible sense of beauty. ⠀ Una piccola vacanza Italiana ... ⠀ ... is the perfect reason to smile! Every second in Italy can be dedicated to happiness, and an afternoon mini-trip to Trieste will recharge your batteries for a few weeks🥂 ⠀ $ 50 trip worth a million!
How to spend an unforgettable day in Trieste for 50 €?
After you arrive, drink some coffee. Standing. Espresso. No sugar. In the first of the bars overlooking the road. € 1.50
Walk through the piazza Unità d'Italia towards the piazza della Borsa to the Ottica Inn shop buy a sunglasses for € 25, that priceless feeling when you know that the same Missoni in Pula are on sale for a minimum of €150!
Along the way enjoy alluring scenes of well-groomed shop windows, beautifully dressed people, notice the mosaic of everyday life in the coastal city through the inside view, through details which are not available in museums and with travel guides...
After shopping, return to the intersection of Via Del Teatro and Capo Di Piazza G. Bartoli and have an aperitivo in the luxury baroque Urbanis bar. Order your favorite drink. Enjoy the best Aperol Spritz, an ice sparkling wine served with fine Italian finger food. € 7-10 per person.
Spend the remaining € 15 as you wish: as a true hedonist, on a divinely good pizza in Mascalzone Latino, or charge it for your trip to Trieste. It's a...
Read morePiazza Unità d'Italia, located in the charming coastal city of Trieste, Italy, is an absolute masterpiece of urban design and a true gem of the Adriatic coastline. Spanning an impressive 12,280 square meters, it ranks as Europe's largest seafront square, and it's not just its size that's awe-inspiring.
The square boasts an unparalleled blend of architectural styles that tell the tale of Trieste's rich history. To the east, the neoclassical City Hall stands tall, exuding timeless elegance. To the west, the Austrian-inspired Lloyd Triestino Building reminds us of the city's Habsburg past. The Grand Canal, which flows gracefully into the Adriatic Sea, frames the southern edge, offering picturesque vistas of sailboats and ships.
One can't help but be enchanted by the square's buzzing atmosphere. Cafés and restaurants line its perimeter, inviting visitors to savor Italian cuisine while soaking in the sun and sea breeze. It's a hub of activity, hosting events, concerts, and festivals that bring the community together.
As day turns into night, the square's illumination transforms it into a fairytale setting, with the soft glow of streetlights reflecting off the calm waters. The unity of the Italian spirit is palpable here, as locals and tourists alike gather to celebrate life and share in the beauty of this exceptional square.
Piazza Unità d'Italia is not just a place; it's a symbol of Trieste's resilience, history, and the unity of Italy itself. It's a must-visit destination that will leave you with lasting memories of its grandeur and the warmth...
Read moreIt’s the main square of the city and with its 12.280 m² it’s said to be the largest square on a sea of all Europe.
Built under the Austrian-Hungarian Empire it has been remodeled various time during the years, but it’s still surrounded by big buildings of more or less the same age: they are so beautiful that you can really spend hours just admiring out their architectural details!
It’s also a great spot if you like photography, and not just because of those historic buildings surrounding it. As mentioned, the square is right on the Adriatic Sea but it’s also surrounded by the Carso hills: the two details combined make always interesting pics. Also, from the square you can witness gorgeous sunsets and if the weather conditions are right, you can even see the Alps on the horizon, which are particularly beautiful when they have snow on their tops!
You will always find lots of locals walking on the square: it’s one of the favorite places by “Triestini” to relax. It is also used for events, concerts and during Christmas time it is adorned with several light up Christmas trees.
As for the rest of the city in general, parking is very difficult, but you can reach the square via public transportation (or even just by foot, depending on...
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