Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo Travel Guide

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Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo
Trieste which includes interior views
Trieste which includes a marina

Popular places to visit

Piazza dell\'Unita featuring an administrative building, general coastal views and a square or plaza

Piazza Unita d'Italia

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Architectural masterpieces, cafés, live music events and markets make this elegant square an essential part of everyday life in Trieste.

Piazza Unita d'Italia
Miramare Castle showing general coastal views

Miramare Castle

5/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Grignano with a stop at Miramare Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Miramare Castle
Grand Canal which includes a city, a marina and a bay or harbour

Canal Grande di Trieste

3.5/5(2 reviews)

There is no more memorable way to see Trieste’s beautiful squares, buildings and bridges than by traversing the waterway that cuts through the heart of the city.

Canal Grande di Trieste
Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi featuring heritage architecture

Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi

Watch performances of world-famous ballets and operas at this opulent theater, dedicated to the acclaimed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.

Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi
Cathedral of San Giusto which includes a church or cathedral

Cathedral of San Giusto

5/5(2 reviews)

This richly decorated church stands above Trieste’s old town and on a hill that was once the heart of the city’s medieval quarter.

Cathedral of San Giusto
Roman Theatre showing building ruins

Roman Theatre

Gaze in awe at the remains of this colossal amphitheater, which hosts occasional artistic performances and concerts during the summer months.

Roman Theatre

Activities

Postojna Cave

Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Trieste

AU$212
per adult
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Trieste
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Small Group Tour from Trieste

Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Small Group Tour from Trieste

AU$212
per adult
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Small Group Tour from Trieste
Full-Day Private Venice Tour with Water Taxi from Trieste Port

Full-Day Private Venice Tour with Water Taxi from Trieste Port

AU$734
per adult
Full-Day Private Venice Tour with Water Taxi from Trieste Port
Lake Bled & Ljubljana - Shore Excursion from Trieste

Lake Bled & Ljubljana - Shore Excursion from Trieste

AU$218
per adult
Lake Bled & Ljubljana - Shore Excursion from Trieste
Trieste: Private guided tour of Trieste

Trieste: Private guided tour of Trieste

AU$305
per traveller
Trieste: Private guided tour of Trieste
Visit Trieste as a Local

Trieste Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

AU$13
per adult
Trieste Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
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Our pick of the best Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo Hotel Deals

Victoria Hotel Letterario

Victoria Hotel Letterario

4 out of 5
Via Alfredo Oriani 2, Trieste, TS
The price is AU$262 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$262
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (479 reviews)
"Really clean and comfortable rooms. Terrific breakfast. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Victoria Hotel Letterario
Hotel San Giusto

Hotel San Giusto

3 out of 5
Via Cristoforo Belli 1, Trieste, TS
The price is AU$240 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$240
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Piazza Unita d'Italia and ...
7.8/10 Good! (240 reviews)
"This is a good hotel, at 35 min. walk from the train station (up hill). The service is excellent and the breakfast to be recommended. The room was clean, the bed good and the shower good except that the cubicle is small."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Hotel San Giusto
Residence Garibaldi

Residence Garibaldi

3 out of 5
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi 2, Trieste, TS
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Piazza Unita d'Italia ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
Affordable great place to stay in Trieste
"This place was amazing! Each room is like its own apartment, very clean and comfortable! Would have loved to be able to stay more than one night here and explore the city more. Host was very responsive and readily answered any questions that we had! Conveniently located near restaurants and shops ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2024

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Residence Garibaldi
Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
Riva Del Mandracchio 4, Trieste, TS
The price is AU$305 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$305
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Luxury on the water
"My mom and I stayed here for 3 days and it was absolutely wonderful! We got the deluxe room with a balcony and it ended up being two small balconies which we loved. The room looked out onto the water and it was breath taking! The room was large and clean and the beds were very comfortable. The staff ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
Le Terrazze

Le Terrazze

Via Filzi, 21, Trieste, TS
Stay at this apartment in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Piazza Unita d'Italia and Piazza Vittorio ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (310 reviews)
"Amazing view of the city from the terrace. A nice spacious clean apartment in the heart of Trieste equipped with all the essentials. I will be booking here again on our return to Trieste"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

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Le Terrazze
Hotel Città di Parenzo

Hotel Città di Parenzo

3 out of 5
Via degli Artisti 8, Trieste, TS
The price is AU$219 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$219
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Trieste. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (359 reviews)
Absolutely Recommended
"Amazing hotel in excellent location."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Hotel Città di Parenzo
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Other neighbourhoods around Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo

Cathedral of San Giusto featuring a church or cathedral and general coastal views

Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia

Discover Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia include Museo Revoltella and Marina San Giusto, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.

Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia
Grand Canal which includes a ferry, heritage architecture and a marina

Trieste Old Town

Historical sites, seaside views and bars are just a few things travellers like about Trieste Old Town. Sights like Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas and Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Trieste area at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.

Trieste Old Town
Palazzo del Municipio featuring night scenes, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Trieste City Centre

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Discover Trieste City Centre, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Trieste City Centre include Piazza Unita d'Italia and Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.

Trieste City Centre
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San Giovanni-Chiadino-Rozzol

You'll enjoy the parks and golf courses in San Giovanni-Chiadino-Rozzol. You might want to make time for a stop at San Giovanni Park or Fiera Trieste Exhibition Center.

San Giovanni-Chiadino-Rozzol
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Servola-Chiarbola-Valmaura-Borgo San Sergio

You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and gardens in Servola-Chiarbola-Valmaura-Borgo San Sergio. You might want to make time for a stop at Nereo Rocco Stadium or Allianz Dome.

Servola-Chiarbola-Valmaura-Borgo San Sergio
Trieste which includes a city

Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Golfo di Trieste or Miramare Castle while you're exploring the area.

Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola

Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo Travel Guide

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