Romans, Habsburgs and Mussolini of Trieste
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Explore Trieste on a short self-guided walk through grand Habsburg squares, seaside promenades, and a city shaped by Italian, Slavic, and Austro-Hungarian influences.
Highlights
- Stand on the pier where the destroyer that made Trieste Italian was Japanese by design and Scottish by birth.
- Walk into the square where Mussolini built a stage atop a Baroque fountain to announce his racial laws.
- Uncover how one imperial tax decision filled Trieste with Greek, Serbian, Jewish and Armenian merchants.
- Hear how a Hungarian veteran invented one of the first modern espresso machines right here in Trieste.
- Trace the three coloured bridges that accidentally arranged the Italian tricolour over a Habsburg port.
About this activity
Free Cancellation
Cancel up to 2 hours in advance for a full refund
Valid 365 days
Tour is valid for 1 year and can be used multiple times
Language Options
English | French | German | Spanish | Italian | Dutch | Polish | Russian | Portuguese
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Full Description
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