Today we head off to Trieste. |
Reflecting on our visit to Venice, the city seemed less busy than previous visits at the same time. We have been based in different part of Venice, more urban than tourist, so perhaps that is why have seen less tourists. We also saw more beggars. Another change was many of souvenir shops and some cafes/ restaurants are run by foreigners (Indians sub continent or Chinese). Finally, we could smell the infamous canal smells that many tourists comment on. Perhaps due to the warm days and cool nights.
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| Dining Room |
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| View from hotel |
After taking a water bus to the Venice train station, we verified our tickets and where to go. The station is relatively modern with many shops and almost no seats. We waited about an hour for our train which arrived on platform two. The Italian train was modern clean and surprisingly on time. It was a very comfortable ride to
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Some history. Trieste, historically known as Triest, was part of the Habsburg monarchy from 1382 until the end of World War I in 1918. During the 19th century, the monarchy stood among Europe’s Great Powers, with Trieste serving as its principal seaport. Positioned strategically in the Mediterranean, the city flourished as a vibrant trading center and rose to become the fourth largest urban area in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, following Vienna, Budapest, and Prague. By the early 20th century, Trieste had also gained prominence as a cultural nexus, attracting literary and musical talent. The 1930s saw a resurgence in its economic vitality, and following World War II, the Free Territory of Trieste became a focal point in the geopolitical tensions between the Eastern and Western blocs.
A beautiful city with a rich history dating back to the 4th century BCE. Seafood is varied, and decided sample some of it. Also coffee culture is big in the city, so we felt quite comfortable with that. We spent the late afternoon people watching while enjoying nibbles and Spritz. Very relaxing.
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