Trieste

Port city located in northeastern Italy with a fascinating history and culture influenced by its location at the crossroads of Central Europe and the Mediterranean. Trieste's history as a free port and its proximity to various empires has resulted in a unique blend of Italian, Austrian, Slovenian, and Hungarian influences. This is reflected in the city's architecture, language (Triestine dialect), and cuisine. Trieste is an easy city to walk around and most of the major attractions are located within the city center.