Today marks the anniversary of the formal integration of Trieste into the Italian Republic. A pivotal moment in the post-war era, it concluded years of complex territorial disputes over this culturally rich and strategically vital seaport.
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On the Adriatic coast near Slovenia, lies Trieste, a unique Italian city combining Mediterranean and Central European cultures. With its Habsburg architecture, cosmopolitan cafés, and seafront charm, Trieste offers travellers a glimpse into its layered past — from Roman roots to a pivotal role in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Here’s our quick travel guide to Trieste.
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From October to December, Trieste is celebrating its ‘inadequate’ literary hero Zeno Cosini. Zeno is the protagonist of Italo Svevo’s great modernist masterpiece Zeno’s Conscience, which came out 100 years ago.
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Trieste is preparing to host the 14th edition of its annual June 16th Bloomsday celebrations. Home to the great Irish writer James Joyce for many years, the celebration is that of the author and his most famous novel, Ulysses.
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Trieste became the centre of protests following the introduction of stringent work rules last month. Anti-Green Pass protesters – both vaccine sceptics and dock workers – marched through the city and staged sit-ins. Now the city has seen a spike in positive cases.
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10,000 people took to the streets of Milan on Saturday night to protest against the Green Pass. Trieste port workers continued their sit-in on Saturday, while unions in Rome protested against neo-fascist groups.
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The Guardian (UK) named its 6 walking wonders of Europe – and the beautiful Italian port of Trieste made the list. ItalyNews editor, Deborah Cater, agrees whole-heartedly with the title.
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