Miramare Castle in Trieste, Italy.

Miramare Castle guide: Ticket prices, hours & tips

Miramare Castle (Castello di Miramare) stands on the Promontory of Grignano, 8 km north-west of Trieste, directly above the Adriatic. Built for Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg between 1856 and 1860, it remains fully furnished as his family home and houses a permanent collection alongside the…
View over the rooftops in Trieste, Italy.

Treviso to Trieste trains: Times, prices and fastest option

Travelling from Treviso to Trieste? Find the fastest train options, current ticket prices, and travel times in our comprehensive transport guide. Treviso to Trieste trains, summarised There are several direct trains from Treviso to Trieste every day. The earliest departure is at 05.34. Tickets cost…
Lake Bled in Slovenia - easily reachable from Trieste, Italy.

Why Trieste is a good base for visiting Lake Bled

Planning to visit Lake Bled? See why Trieste makes a surprisingly great base for exploring Slovenia’s most famous lake and its surroundings Lake Bled is one of the most photographed spots in Slovenia—an alpine lake with a fairytale island and a clifftop castle. It’s often…
View over the rooftops in Trieste, Italy.

Ljubljana to Trieste train vs bus: Times and prices

The recently reinstated train service from Ljubljana to Trieste is probably not convenient for most travellers. Train or bus from Ljubljana to Trieste? Take the bus from Ljubljana to Trieste because: They’re far more frequent. They’re cheaper. They’re quicker. For more detail, read on. To…