Old and new countries
Feb 8, 2026 | 5:07 am
#152
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Miramare Castelletto Triest
The Cestelletto is located in the castle grounds. Today, it mainly houses a shop. During the construction of the castle, it served as a residence for the builders Charlotte and Maximilian (the Emperor of Mexico, who was not particularly successful there).
Feb 8, 2026 | 5:18 am
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Maramare Castle Trieste
When the region fell to Italy after World War I, the castle was first opened to the public, but then converted into a residence for Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta. The interior design shows a distinctly different style.
This builds trust!
This builds trust!
Feb 14, 2026 | 4:31 pm
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Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie Grado
From Trieste, we travelled to Grado. Grado is a lagoon city and was once very important. We had wanted to go there the day before, but couldn't find a parking space.
In keeping with its importance (it was once a bishopric), there are several significant churches, including Santa Maria delle Grazie, which dates back to the 4th century.
In keeping with its importance (it was once a bishopric), there are several significant churches, including Santa Maria delle Grazie, which dates back to the 4th century.
Feb 14, 2026 | 4:39 pm
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SantEufemia Grado
Sant'Eufemia is the former cathedral of Grado and also dates back to the 4th century.
Inside, it is a very interesting Romanesque basilica and one of the few remaining examples of a church building from the Migration Period.
Inside, it is a very interesting Romanesque basilica and one of the few remaining examples of a church building from the Migration Period.
Feb 14, 2026 | 4:52 pm
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Baptistery of St. John the Baptist Grado
Right next to Saint Eufemia is the Baptistery of St. John the Baptist. But first, you walk through an open-air area with ancient sculptures, sarcophagi and reliefs.
The inner of the baptistery
I wonder if I'll be welcome?
The inner of the baptistery
I wonder if I'll be welcome?
Feb 15, 2026 | 4:37 am
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Gelagrado - il gelato naturale Grado
Three gelato parlours in Grado have been awarded by Gambero Rosso, and all of them have dui coni. Unfortunately, two were closed, but luckily Gelagrado was open.
There was a good selection, the quality was very good.
There was a good selection, the quality was very good.
Feb 15, 2026 | 1:22 pm
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Tivoli Portopiccolo
Time for the final dinner at the hotel.
Red prawn carpaccio with fricous, wild berries and lemon dressing.
Cooked version
Filet of turbot Mediterranean style with its bisque
Dessert
Red prawn carpaccio with fricous, wild berries and lemon dressing.
Cooked version
Filet of turbot Mediterranean style with its bisque
Dessert