Upcoming Trieste Guide 2027 - Miramare Castle, Roman Ruins, Walking Tour of Town
Trieste Guide 2027 - Miramare Castle, Roman Ruins, Walking Tour of Town Miramare Castle (Castello di Miramare) Perched dramatically on a white limestone promontory jutting into the blue Adriatic Sea, this 19th-century fairy-tale castle was commissioned by Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Habsburg and his wife, Charlotte of Belgium. Trieste’s ancient Roman heritage (dating back to its time as Tergeste) is scattered right through the historic centre at the foot of San Giusto Hill: • Roman Theatre (Teatro Romano): Located at the foot of San Giusto Hill, these 1st-century AD amphitheatre ruins sit right in the urban landscape and are viewable 24 hours a day. • Roman Forum (Foro Romano): Ancient column bases and structural fragments trace where the civic and economic heart of Roman Trieste once beat. Trieste is best explored on foot at a relaxed pace. A classic linear walking route connects the main highlights; we show you some. Plus, how to download the tour from the QR code so you can DIY. INDEX 0:00 - Intro with James Joyce 1:42 - Bus/Train station 2:38 - Arrival at Miramare 3:21 - Miramare Castle 3:46 - Interiors 10:30 - Castle grounds 11:30 - Back entrance (bus 6) 12:03 - City Walking Tour 12:40 - QR code 14:04 - Amphitheatre 15:06 - St Gusto 15:50 - Cathedral 16:55 - Antiquity Museum 18:15 - Church of Santa Maria 18:50 - James Joyce Museum 19:00 - Canals #trieste #miramare #SanGiustoHill #cruiseship #cruise #cruiseports #cruiser #DorisVisits