| Looking to experience Italy on the cheap? The next | | | | and events throughout the calendar year including |
| time you travel by budget carrier to Italy, try the city of | | | | Mittelfest in July and the La Sfida sailing race in |
| Trieste. The city is famous for its fascinating history | | | | September. |
| and delicious cuisine. As it is close enough to Venice | | | | Trieste's central location makes it the ideal base from |
| for a day-trip and pretty enough to enjoy as a city in | | | | which to explore the surrounding countryside by hire |
| its own right, it's well worth renting a car in Trieste. The | | | | car. A drive out to Opicina is a must. The journey from |
| city offers a world of fantastic sights and attractions. | | | | here offers stunning views over the Adriatic and if |
| All you have to do is grab a map and jump in your car | | | | you're feeling adventurous, you can even explore the Il |
| and go exploring. To ensure that you make the best | | | | Carso limestone plateau and its impressive caves. |
| use of your time in Trieste, we've included the following | | | | Eating Out/Nightlife/Accommodation in Trieste: |
| guide. | | | | Eating out in Trieste is a treat for every budget and |
| Trieste Mini Guide: | | | | taste. Trieste's cuisine is heavily influenced by nearby |
| Trieste Airport is located in Ronchi dei Legionari, right | | | | Slovenia, meaning hearty stews feature heavily on |
| beside the city of Trieste. The airport is served by a | | | | menus here. Fish and seafood are popular too. Local |
| number of international carriers including Lufthansa, | | | | specialities include Scampi alla buzara and brodetto di |
| Alitalia, Air One and budget airline Ryanair. You'll notice | | | | pesco. Posh nosh can be enjoyed at top class |
| that Trieste Airport is sign posted on most major | | | | eateries like Antica Trattoria Suban on via Comici and |
| roads and routes including the A4 motorway and 305 | | | | Al Faro on Scala Sforzi. Meanwhile, Al Britania on Via |
| main road. | | | | di Servola specialises in traditional grub, catering to |
| Things To See/Do in Trieste: | | | | locals on thrifty budgets. |
| Trieste is the capital city of the Friuli Venezi Guilia | | | | Night owls will discover that the city of Trieste has a |
| region of Italy. The city is situated close to Slovenia | | | | laid back nightlife with most of the after dark action |
| and Croatia and Slavic influences are obvious | | | | taking place at bars and clubs outside of the city. Top |
| everywhere you venture in Trieste. Once you've | | | | nightspots to look out for in Trieste include Machiavelli |
| arrived in the town, it's well worth taking a walking tour | | | | on viale Miramare, Mexico Way on Via Trenta Ottobre |
| to see what the city has to offer in terms of historic | | | | and Together on Via Crociferi. |
| and cultural attractions. The hill at San Giusto is a great | | | | Trieste offers good choice in terms of |
| starting point. Here you'll take in sights like San Giusto | | | | accommodation. Those looking to splash the cash will |
| Cathedral and the medieval Castello. Museo Civico di | | | | be suitably impressed by Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta, |
| Storia ed Arte, the city's wonderful art and history | | | | where rates start at a pricey 314. Meanwhile, thrifty |
| museum is also well worth a visit. | | | | travellers will find a cheap bed for the night at budget |
| Trieste plays host to a number of exciting festivals | | | | establishments like Nuovo Albergho Centro. |