Bagno Castelreggio is the pride and one of the major attractions of Duino-Aurisina. Local and international tourists visit this beach throughout the year making it one of the busiest beaches in the region. Whether to splash in the refreshing water or simply laze around watching the world go by, visiting Castelreggio while in the city is a must.
Duino Castle is located close to Trieste, Italy. The castle was erected in the 14th Century overlooking the Gulf of Trieste over the remains of an 11th-century castle. It was occupied by Prince Alexander von Thurn und Taxis and his wife Princess Marie in the 19th Century and is known to be the venue where the renowned poet Rainer Maria Rilke penned his best work titled Duino Elegies. The castle is now owned by the descendant of Prince Alexander von Thurn und Taxis and operates as a park and exhibition center.
Duino Bowling is a very easy going place, perfect for groups who want to have fun bowling together. Apart from bowling, you can also spend time playing pool, video games and more. There is a restaurant and a pizzeria on-site, so you can choose to eat something during breaks between games. Duino Bowling also proposes excursions for groups or students, unforgettable birthday parties, and caters for weddings and celebrations. The outside pools are refreshing on those hot days.
The Jewish community of Trieste has a long established cultural tradition. Throughout the Centuries, many of the most famous cultural exponents of the city came from the Jewish community. This small, but important museum traces their history and their work. The collection is made up of ritual objects, silver and materials. Guided visits out of hours are possible on request.
The first section of the Civico Museo di Storia Naturale includes material which is open for public display and there is also a section reserved for students and specialists. The botanic collection has around 30 herbs and other material from the region and the rest of the country. There is a large zoological section, with an entire room devoted to coral and mother pearl. There is also marine life, amphibians and reptiles from all over the world and a section for marine mammals called "Giants of the Sea." In addition, there is a rich paleontological and mineral collection, with the reptile Carsosaurus as one of the oldest fossils and some remains of a carnivorous dinosaur found in Duino, between Carso and the sea. There is also an area dedicated to prehistoric man and human anatomy, with a man's brain from Mompaderno being of particular interest.
Le Ginestre is a 230 meters (754 feet) long beach that can be classified into four areas, each with different characteristics. They are named, West Beach which is characterized by long pines that offer shade, Central Area that has a bar with sunbeds topped by umbrellas at the central pitch, Central Beach which has cabins and the East Beach, which has 26 seasonal rental sheds.
Constructed in 1964, the public sports venue of Nova Gorica offers a multitude of facilities like an Olympic pool, an indoor pool, a football ground, a basketball court, volleyball courts, tennis grounds, an athletic track, a large football stadium and a fitness center as well. Various activity programs of kids, adults and seniors are available here as well. Outside the stadium, there is a separate sports center owned by the institution, offering activities like skating, kayaking and table tennis.
Explore the splendor of Slovenian Littoral region and its natural beauty by paying a visit to the awe-inspiring Vilenica Cave. It is set in the very heart of the town of Sežana in Slovenia, and is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the country. The oldest commercial cave in all of Europe, this unique natural beauty is used as a setting for the renowned Vilenica Literary festival, which is held every year. The cave has a length of 1,300 meters (4,300 feet), and a depth of 180 meters (590 feet). Don't give this place a miss at any cost!
Get to know the culture, history, food and wine of the north Adriatic with Tramway Tour. This travel operator with various packages will take you on a food trip, wine journey, guided historical trips, customized packages, adventurous packages and romantic packages. Explore the city and its neighboring areas with this operator as your travel partner.
In the old Campo Marzio station, opened in 1906 by the Archduke Francesco Ferdinando, this museum tells the story of the evolution of railway transport through the use of documents, photos, models, videos, locomotives, carriages and more than 1500 books dedicated to the subject. The exhibition is divided into four sections; history, labour, electrical systems and movement. There is also a fifth section that is devoted to the tramways of Trieste, Istria and Friuli. There is also a chance to take an old train to platforms that are no longer in use, leading to the outskirts of Trieste or to Bled, a lovely town near the Slovenian border. The timetable constantly changes so contact the museum for details.
The Jewish community of Trieste has a long established cultural tradition. Throughout the Centuries, many of the most famous cultural exponents of the city came from the Jewish community. This small, but important museum traces their history and their work. The collection is made up of ritual objects, silver and materials. Guided visits out of hours are possible on request.