Castello di San Giusto - Trieste, Italy
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Noe1
N 45° 38.795 E 013° 46.400
33T E 404413 N 5055514
The central part of the castle was built under Frederick III (1470-1), the round Venetian bastion (1508-9), the Hoyos-Lalio bastion and the Pomis, or "Bastione fiorito" dated 1630.
Waymark Code: WMMZVD
Location: Friuli–Venezia Giulia, Italy
Date Posted: 11/29/2014
Views: 11
In the prehistoric age on the hill of San Giusto there was a castelliere (fortified borough), which in the Roman age became an important urban centre. The fortress, built by the Venetians in the Middle Ages, was pulled down in the 14th century by will of the Patriarch of Aquileia and, in 1470 only, it was rebuilt by Friedrich II of Habsburg; the square tower and the two-storey building, which today houses the Castle Museum, date back to this period.
Under the rule of the Republic of Venice, which at the beginning of the sixteenth century had re-established its rule over Trieste, the castle's defences were strengthened and, under the Austrian rule again, the works continued until the building, in 1630, of the large ramparts and of the linking walls.
The fortified complex can be accessed from a ramp ending in a wooden drawbridge, over a not very wide moat; after crossing the cross-vaulted hall, you will reach the Piazzale delle Milizie (Square of the Troops), where stairs and allures lead to the ramparts.
Since 1930 the castle has been a property of the Municipality, which has equipped it for tourist purposes and uses it for cultural events, shows and temporary exhibitions.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 to 17:00
armory and lapidary 10:00 to 17:00
The case closes at 16.30
Admission Prices:
Entrance to the Castle only
€ 1.00
Entrance to the Castle including
Lapidary Tergestino and Castle Museum
euro 6,00
reduced € 4.00
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
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