It's the main square of the city and with its 12.280 m² it's said to be the largest square on a sea…read moreof all Europe. Built under the Austrian-Hungarian Empire it has been remodeled various time during the years, but it's still surrounded by big buildings of more or less the same age: they are so beautiful that you can really spend hours just admiring out their architectural details! It's also a great spot if you like photography, and not just because of those historic buildings surrounding it. As mentioned, the square is right on the Adriatic Sea but it's also surrounded by the Carso hills: the two details combined make always interesting pics. Also, from the square you can witness gorgeous sunsets and if the weather conditions are right, you can even see the Alps on the horizon, which are particularly beautiful when they have snow on their tops! You will always find lots of locals walking on the square: it's one of the favorite places by "Triestini" to relax. It is also used for events, concerts and during Christmas time it is adorned with several light up Christmas trees. As for the rest of the city in general, parking is very difficult, but you can reach the square via public transportation (or even just by foot, depending on your location).

An incredible piazza nestled at the foothills of the Carso opening straight into the source of the…read moreAdriatic. One of the few Grande Italian Piazza's in a major city that open's directly to the sea providing magnificent views of the sea with Mountain peaks on a clear day. The buildings surround the piazza have wonderful Austro-Hungarian design and more or less provide the dividing point between the Italian and Austrian facades that split the city.

This is a nice spot for a walk and the boats all docked beside it are a good distraction from…read morepeople watching, but in general this canal is going to be disappointing if you have been to somewhere like Venice or Amsterdam who have real canals. I still think you should go along, but just be aware that it is tiny and is only going to fill 5 minutes of your time. You are probably best to visit but then go into one if the pubs or restaurants around it for some drinks or food and to watch the world go by. Pleasant spot, but nothing fantastic.