Trieste – Mediterranean atmosphere and attitude to life

From 1382 to 1918 Trieste belonged to the Habsburg monarchy not to say to Austria-Hungary. It was its most important trading port, one of the bases of k.u.k. Kriegsmarine and seat of the governor of the Austrian coastal country.
Trieste, like Berlin, lies on the fault line between East and West, or in other words between democracy and communism, found itself in a marginal position in the transport sector for decades due to the East-West conflict.

What makes Trieste so special is not just its numerous sights. The city's unique flair lies more in the attitude to life that the people of Trieste carry with them. This warm, Mediterranean atmosphere can be felt particularly in the Piazza unita d'Italia.

The old town consists of a small number of narrow streets and narrow passages. Antique meets relics of the KuK monarchy and the present with modern fashion shops. For an Italian city, Trieste is also very clean and tidy.

You should definitely try the typical Jota, a soup made from beans, potatoes and sauerkraut, served with lard, bacon, smoked sausage, herbs and spices and which fully expresses the style of local gastronomy.