Experts' Choice Award Castello di San Giusto
What the experts agree on
This 15th-century castle rewarded Venetian builders with commanding harbor views—originally a Roman fort, then a shipping lookout, now offering stellar vistas and summer festivals within its atmospheric walls.
Lonely Planet "Once a Roman fort, this sturdy 15th-century castle was begun by Frederick of Habsburg and finished off by blow-in Venetians." Full review
Frommer's "Within the walls are an open-air theater, the Cortile delle Milizie, where a summer film-and-concert festival is held...but the walls themselves steal the show. A walk along them affords views " Full review
New York Times "Built from the 1400s to 1600s on the site of the former Roman settlement, the fortress offers panoramic vistas of the city and sea"
36 Hours in Trieste, Italy
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