Grotta Gigante

“IT: Il Castello di Duino, di proprietà dei Principi della Torre e Tasso, è stato costruito nel 1300 sulle rovine di un avamposto romano. Dalla sua posizione domina il Golfo di Trieste. EN: The Castle of Duino, owned by the Princes of Torre and Tasso, was built in 1300 on the ruins of a Roman outpost. From its position dominates the Gulf of Trieste. DE: Das Schloss von Duino, im Besitz der Fürsten von Torre und Tasso, wurde im Jahr 1300 auf den Ruinen eines römischen Außenpostens erbaut. Von seiner Lage aus dominiert der Golf von Triest.”

“The Risiera di San Sabba - rice processing plant built since 1898 - was used by the Nazi occupier as a prison camp, and destined following the sorting of deportees headed to Germany and Poland, to deposit of the plundered assets and the detention and elimination of hostages, partisans, political and Jewish prisoners. In 1965 the Risiera di San Sabba was declared a National Monument ”

“The Rilke Trail is a beautiful scenic walk that connects Sistiana to Duino, running alongside the Falesie di Duino Nature Reserve. The trail is named after the poet Rainer Maria Rilke, who lived as a guest of the princesses Thurn and Taxis at Duino Castle. Rilke loved these places so much that he used them as inspiration for his Duino Elegies: "Being here is splendid", he wrote. And how can you say he was wrong? For those interested in studying, walking the Rilke Trail offers an opportunity to observe karstification phenomena at close quarters. Scenic stations have been created, taking advantage of military bunkers and foxholes from World War I and World War II. But the true glory is the splendid view of Sistiana Bay and the entire Gulf of Trieste, a view that should not be missed!”

“The magnificent castle of Emperor Maximilan is one of the major sights. It used to be an Imperial residence until the end of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire and the furniture is still the original one. The park surrounding the castle used to be one of the most magnificent parks, and after decades of neglect, they have done great work to restore a little bit of its beauty. The entrance to the park is free and you can also walk around the castle. The view from the castle and also the park is really great. In summer you can go there even by boat with the Delfino Verde ferries and the view from the sea is one of my personal highlights. ”