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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Trieste

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Trieste, Italy

Updated June 7, 2021

Unusual Attractions in Trieste

Trieste, Italy

Risiera di San Sabba

During World War II, this rice mill became a Nazi concentration camp.

Trieste, Italy

Faro della Vittoria (Victory Lighthouse)

One of the tallest lighthouses in the world also serves as a monument to the fallen of World War I.

Trieste, Italy

Arco di Riccardo

This Roman monument is surrounded by more recent construction, offering a stark contrast between ancient architecture and the modern urban landscape.

Trieste, Italy

Bora Trieste

The Adriatic's most famous wind can be reliably experienced in the city's Marina.

Trieste, Italy

'Ursus'

This historic floating crane became an unlikely symbol of the port of Trieste.

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Bagno Della Polizia

These pools have been abandoned for over 20 years.

3 miles from Trieste

Borgo Grotta Gigante, Italy

Grotta Gigante

One of the largest caves in the world open to the public.

4 miles from Trieste

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