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Tivoli Portopiccolo
Let's start in the living room. Behind the door, there were cupboards on the right and left where you could easily store the empty suitcases.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...63807612e8.jpg The living room was an elongated room with a sitting area and dining area. Brightly furnished and quite pretty. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6d97a784b7.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0834b0d918.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ddb0d9f495.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2cbb321301.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f085e17fa2.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c1474a3ff5.jpg Behind the mirrored door in the living room was a bathroom. It was a bit oddly located next to the sofa, but overall it was a full bathroom, albeit without a proper shower. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e06634f428.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...22290d7d7a.jpg A double sliding door led into the bedroom, which was quite spacious and could probably have served as a junior suite. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...071bc5e31e.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...994529bf37.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4df929ae33.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f305b75b4a.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6d6cd91e25.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f12f136524.jpg Behind the desk was the second entrance, in the middle was the bathroom, and on the right was the minibar and walk-in wardrobe. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d8c06ad7c6.jpg The wardrobe wasn't particularly large, but it offered enough space. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...184d2bf0e0.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...973fc05e39.jpg At first glance, the bathroom looked very good, with two washbasins opposite each other, a large bathtub in the middle, and a separate toilet and shower. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fd61bd8e32.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d248e0badd.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...417482cc65.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...65c810618a.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3ec52fa7d2.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d2133469a4.jpg Unfortunately, not all that glitters is gold. The bathtub was large, but when we wanted to use it one evening, the water ran in so slowly that after half an hour there was very little water in it, which was almost cold again. So it was rather unsuitable for bathing. The square shape of the shower was rather impractical, and showering was not really a pleasure. Also, the door did not close properly and the bathroom quickly became flooded. Above the suite was a terrace, which can be seen above the Tivoli sign in one of the exterior photos. There was also a lovely jacuzzi. While it was warm on the first evening, it was freezing cold on the following evenings. Only on the last evening had it been reheated somehow. The view was mainly of the harbour and, of course, the sea beyond. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2f8129dffb.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a9c4199e8f.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...48e23b11dd.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...121a69da31.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e74c9cf035.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d9607057bb.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...efcd4ac41c.jpg It was October, and this dude was a bit ahead of his time. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ad48ee57be.jpg |
Castello di Duino
The Castello di Duino is located very close to the hotel. The tower dates back to the 16th century, but most of the castle had to be rebuilt after the First World War.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c128c80d56.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f23bc9fa2e.jpg A first glimpse into the lower part of the park. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a7469e44cf.jpg The path to the entrance, the view of the sea, includes the old castle, which was closed on that day. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...96df6c781a.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e73486d917.jpg The entrance. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a21373ce7d.jpg Firsthall. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0f98148f0d.jpg The central part of the castle is the inner courtyard with access to the tower. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bcce8c5b8a.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...142b0da432.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a5eb47f6c1.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...12eebc3441.jpg The chapel. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b74c6fc0a9.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bf12cc5544.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ece0ecf174.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8782d1aa0a.jpg At the tower. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2dbbadaa09.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0968f46355.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c73a151407.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8980c45cb7.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...03231a3abf.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...39541eab46.jpg The interior of the castle. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...159f53a7a4.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...311fd0df34.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...786cdc9351.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ebc297be02.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d0a7a21025.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0c6f964294.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0bb0bbdedd.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...78a9ebce14.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...44eb52e997.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ddffb89fc4.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b6ded8bbca.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f4ed89837e.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...edf43fee21.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0969f5e5c4.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ed37f4b73e.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...65f5493fd8.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7623f22375.jpg A walk around the castle. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5bf91987e5.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...15aee96237.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bfa45e4971.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7feaa10a55.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...aab6fafb89.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7035993d93.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d9b0ea5ceb.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6de675e1ba.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...752c76344e.jpg |
Castello di Duino
Finally, a visit to the bunker facilities from the Second World War.
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Tivoli Portopiccolo
As I mentioned earlier, we booked half board at the hotel. Right at the beginning, we were given this menu.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ca2dffb928.jpg GF isn't a fan of raw fish, so they wanted to cook everything for her. When we arrived at the restaurant in the evening, we were in for a surprise. At 8 o'clock, the place was empty; we were the only guests. Later, another group arrived, but that was it. It didn't help that the back of the restaurant had been darkened; the atmosphere was already depressing. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9511c27bff.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...80bad88429.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...feb8c48b01.jpg Salmon tartare with wasabi-almond crunch - raw https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0f05dca017.jpg cooked version https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2d27813fe2.jpg Both of good quality. Blue prawn and shrimp gyoza with double-fermented soy sauce and saba reduction https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a7a537ae02.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9ed961ac88.jpg Some kind of Lemon cake https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f7f0b77308.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3cd716688c.jpg In terms of quality, everything was fine, but unfortunately the atmosphere was rather poor. However, the hotel is unlikely to leave its restaurant empty voluntarily. |
Tivoli Portopiccolo
Let's move on to breakfast. First, there was a menu with hot dishes.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...588a4e50f2.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...84ccd23590.jpgUnfortunately, as is so often the case today, the prices for individual dishes were cheeky, especially since there was salmon on the buffet, for example. I would be interested to know whether they take it from the buffet when you order it. The (included) items we order were fine, but nothing that stood out. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...12864340d3.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ba5d42de64.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...de6dc69ac7.jpg I liked the buffet much better; the quality and selection were very good. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3fdfc3e203.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0b9c577a62.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...930d98b4ae.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...808d20a5fd.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a51fca0e33.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3743971c1d.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c910be150a.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d2dd4bf45a.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a505e0ba19.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d10cb012bf.jpg At first, I was surprised that there were no sweets. But then I noticed the table at the back of the restaurant. A great selection of sweet treats. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c4621e95d2.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...73f10e82e4.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...aaeca8d5b8.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4782e32226.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...20b333f75e.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b306dcdd0f.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...65bd19df95.jpg I was very satisfied with the breakfast, especially considering the size of the hotel. |
Trieste
In the morning, we headed to Trieste. Unfortunately, we had chosen the worst possible time to visit the city, at least from our point of view. Barcelona 57, the world's largest sailing regatta, was taking place in the city that weekend. Let's just say it was crowded. Even finding a parking space was a challenge. In the end, I had to use the car park at the train station. The problem was that once you had parked as intended, no one else could get through. An employee then asked me to park diagonally. It looked a bit messy, but it was the only way.
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Gelateria Zampolli Trieste
After all that stress (an hour spent looking for a parking space and stuck in traffic), I needed a gelato. I chose Gelateria Zampolli, which has been awarded 2 coni by Gambero Rosso.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2968b14da8.jpg The special thing was that they had tables inside to sit at, which is very rare in Italy. The selection was huge. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...31c7372d10.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5e505c8557.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8f9f0c9cfd.jpg The gelato was good, but not my absolute favourite. But still a very high level, clearly above what was offered in Ljubljana. Let´s say I would drive 1 hour for it at the moment;) |
Triest
Time to explore the whole city. First Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a3d6d3b2e7.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8d2b81a16d.jpg Then there is the Grand Canal with its cafés and many beautiful buildings. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...08d869b716.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fa0fd3c741.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...20eb891a1b.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2294dd5624.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c3edd988bb.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0813e1e365.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c8865c7539.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...194ab8c183.jpg James Joyce statue https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2a6e9366ce.jpg Finally, the Church of Sant'Antonio Nuovo, which was always closed during my visits. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bb5833c642.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c97f077fc6.jpg Police Lambo. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cc495b2b21.jpg Many nice buildings. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...068ed68742.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bad6dfbcc9.jpg Yes please. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e0e3cd83ff.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e17223bf55.jpg Old Stock Exchange https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1de2f1e16e.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fb5e4bd8cc.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b5ca866652.jpg Palazzo Modello https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e821b9c4ec.jpg |
Piazza Unità d'Italia
The undisputed centre of Trieste is Piazza Unità d'Italia. On this day, all kinds of containers had been set up for the regatta, and it was very crowded.
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Roman Theatre Triest
The Roman theatre is located in the centre of the city and can be visited free of charge.
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Santa Maria Maggiore Trtiest
Santa Maria Maggiore dates back to the 17th century and is also known as the Jesuit Church. It is now looked after by Franciscans.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b1deeadc67.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...388e6c3d39.jpg There was some renovation work going on inside. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...221a19f91e.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b3f24c9f36.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...40ca197022.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ffce42f8c8.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cd4fb0e038.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d6de5e7e65.jpg |
Chiesa di San Silvestro Trieste
Right next to it is the Chiesa di San Silvestro. Unfortunately, it was closed.
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Arco di Riccardo
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Trieste Cathedral
A steep path led up to the cathedral.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1fe351be21.jpg The Cathedral of San Giusto dates back to a Roman temple and was mainly built in the 14th century. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0f41eeec86.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b2169df82a.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...01a8fb7b40.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8bd6317e19.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0cea4092c8.jpg Inside, too, it has retained the character of a Romanesque basilica. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4cdf23e645.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8b8bc71960.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...450698fe2d.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7a504839fc.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e28e35f78d.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8448a799c0.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6989559437.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e0d4862519.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5f34dd5f0e.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4533df2fa8.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f9f784dc1d.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...af5349be09.jpg |
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