Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Trieste - Atlas Obscura

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Risiera di San Sabba

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

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Bora Trieste

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

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Bagno Della Polizia

These pools have been abandoned for over 20 years.

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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

Matavun, Slovenia

Skocjan Caves

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."

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10 miles from Trieste

Hrastovlje, Slovenia

Danse Macabre of Hrastovlje

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

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11 miles from Trieste

Pietrapelosa

Croatia's "hairy stone" fortress is one of the most well preserved Istrian castles.

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17 miles from Trieste

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