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offerendum Feb 8, 2026 5:03 am

Miramare Castel Trieste
 
There is a castle park.
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offerendum Feb 8, 2026 5:07 am

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).
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offerendum Feb 8, 2026 5:13 am

Miramare Castel Trieste
 
Inside, there are two different areas. One dates back to the Habsburg era and is decorated in a suitably regal style.
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offerendum Feb 8, 2026 5:18 am

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.
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offerendum Feb 10, 2026 3:33 pm

Trieste
 
Since we were already nearby, we drove into the city centre again. This time without the regatta, which was much more pleasant.
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offerendum Feb 10, 2026 3:34 pm

Jazzin Trieste
 
Before continuing, we had another gelato. It was good again.
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Fabo.sk Feb 11, 2026 6:14 am

Seems like a nice city, I should put it on my list.

offerendum Feb 13, 2026 2:13 am


Originally Posted by Fabo.sk (Post 37590964)
Seems like a nice city, I should put it on my list.

Absolutely, it's worth a visit.

offerendum Feb 14, 2026 4:31 pm

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.
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offerendum Feb 14, 2026 4:39 pm

Sant’Eufemia Grado
 
Sant'Eufemia is the former cathedral of Grado and also dates back to the 4th century.
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Inside, it is a very interesting Romanesque basilica and one of the few remaining examples of a church building from the Migration Period.
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offerendum Feb 14, 2026 4:52 pm

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.
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The inner of the baptistery
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I wonder if I'll be welcome?
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offerendum Feb 15, 2026 4:29 am

Basilika San Giovanni Grado
 
This is also a basilica from the 4th century, but only ruins remain.
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offerendum Feb 15, 2026 4:31 am

San Rocco Grado
 
San Rocco is the last church of the day. It has now been secularised and serves as an exhibition hall.
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offerendum Feb 15, 2026 4:37 am

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.
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There was a good selection, the quality was very good.
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offerendum Feb 15, 2026 1:22 pm

Tivoli Portopiccolo
 
Time for the final dinner at the hotel.
Red prawn carpaccio with fricous, wild berries and lemon dressing.
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Cooked version
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Filet of turbot Mediterranean style with its bisque
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Dessert
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