About Trieste

The city of Trieste is located in northeastern Italy, bordering Slovenia, and is the capital of the autonomous region Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trieste province. Since it is situated at the head of the Gulf of Trieste, a shallow bay of the Adriatic Sea, it serves as an important seaport in the region.

Trieste's location on the coast and its former status as part of the Austrian and Austro-Hungarian Empire meant that the Port of Trieste became the major commercial port for large portions of landlocked Central Europe.

Trieste has an interesting history, having been under different adminstrations till 1954 when it was finally declared an Italian territory. Today, Trieste is part of the "Corridor 5", which aims at ensuring better transport connection between countries in Western and Eastern European nations.

For information on touristic activities in Trieste and the surrounding areas, visit the ICTP Info point page and Welcome Office of Friuli Venezia Giulia.