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The
cathedral is just a 20-minute walk from Piazza dell'Unita
d'Italia (largest Italian plaza facing the sea), this cathedral is a symbol of Trieste.
It was built in 1300, when two pre-existing basilicas were merged, forming the vast, central nave.
There is a beautiful sandstone facade and a bell tower that was built in
1337. There are Byzantine mosaics in the enchanting interiors and a 13th
century chapel enclosed in a rich Baroque railing. The right nave is the
chapel dedicated to San Giusto, and the Bourbons of Spain are buried in the
crypt. |
