Visiting the main square, the largest square in Europe with open access to the sea, is a must in Trieste. Don't be surprised if the architecture reminds you of Vienna. Trieste was part of Austria until 1918, and the elegant palaces are built in the same architectural style as the Viennese Ringstrasse.

Situated majestically above the Adriatic Sea, the elegant Castello Miramare impresses with fantastic views. Visit the interior to gain truly surprising insights into the life of Archduke Maximilian. Here, you will learn more about Maximilian's dramatic downfall in Mexico and see his unique interior design. On the terrace right by the sea, you will be rewarded with fantastic photos, and the extensive, enchanting gardens invite you to linger.

Only 15 km from Trieste (near the village of Borgo Grotta Gigante), the Giant Cave with its imposing stalactite formations is definitely worth a visit. Listed in the Guinness Book of Records until 2010 as the world's largest show cave accessible to tourists, it attracts about 90,000 visitors annually with its amazing stalactites and stalagmites.

The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta in Aquileia, built in the 4th century and repeatedly remodeled, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and impresses with one of the most extensive and best-preserved mosaic floors of the Western Roman Empire. It was discovered and uncovered beneath a medieval brick ceiling. It depicts scenes from the Old Testament and life at that time. Another highlight is the Campanile, built in the 11th century and later raised to 73 meters. From its top, you can enjoy a charming view of the surroundings.

High up on a hill, the Castello offers the best panoramic view over the rooftops of Trieste. The medieval castle from the 16th century has its roots in ancient Roman times. The castle museum showcases a beautiful weapons collection and offers interesting insights into the Roman and military history of the city.

The Carnic Alps stretch along the border between Austria and Italy and are a paradise for hikers with their imposing peaks, alpine meadows, and crystal-clear mountain lakes.

The Castello di Duino rises imposingly above the Adriatic Sea, offering breathtaking views of the Gulf of Trieste and the steep cliffs. Here, visitors can follow in the footsteps of Rainer Maria Rilke, who wrote his famous work, the "Duino Elegies," in this inspiring setting. At the castle, you can visit the well-preserved rooms, art collection, and the ruins of an older castle built in the 11th century. Combined with a hike on the nearby Rilke Trail, a visit here makes for a lovely day trip.

The Cathedral of San Giusto in Trieste is located on the hill of the same name and is a beautiful example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture. The beautiful rose window and the impressive apse mosaics, depicting scenes from the lives of Christ and the Virgin Mary, make the church one of the city's most beautiful sights. You can also climb the bell tower for lovely views, but the view from the adjacent castle is much nicer.

Palmanova is a fascinating star-shaped fortress town from the Renaissance period, ideal for a half-day trip. The town, founded in 1593 by the Republic of Venice, impresses with its geometric perfection and symmetrical streets. Of course, you can only see this from the air. A walk through the town leads to the huge, seemingly oversized Piazza Grande, a hexagonal square surrounded by important buildings such as the Cathedral and the Governor's Palace. Markets and local festivals often take place here. The city walls and bastions also offer wonderful views of the surroundings.

The Luschariberg, also known as Monte Santo di Lussari, is a popular hiking and skiing area in the tri-border region of Italy, Austria, and Slovenia. At an altitude of 1789 meters in the Julian Alps, the summit offers breathtaking views, which can be reached by cable car or hiking trail.

Mangart or Mangrt is a mountain in the Julian Alps, located on the border between Italy and Slovenia. With an elevation of, it is the third-highest peak in Slovenia, after Triglav and Škrlatica. It was first climbed in 1794 by the naturalist Franz von Hohenwart. Mangart is also the name of the mountain range between the Koritnica Valley and the Mangart Valley, with the highest peak called Veliki Mangart.

The Jôf di Montasio is a mountain located in the Province of Udine, in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. With its elevation of, it is the second highest mountain of the Julian Alps, surpassed only by Triglav. The Julian Alps are part of the Southern Limestone Alps System.

Villa Manin is a Venetian villa located in the comune of in Codroipo, Friuli Venezia Giulia, in northeastern Italy. It was the residence of the last Doge of Venice, Ludovico Manin. Napoleon Bonaparte and Joséphine de Beauharnais lived there for about two months in 1797. Many negotiations for the signing of Treaty of Campoformio on 17 October 1797 between Napoleonic France and the Habsburg Austria were conducted here. Villa Manin was restored in the 1960s. Since then, it has hosted numerous popular music concerts by major international acts and was the site of three episodes of Jeux sans frontières. It housed a contemporary art center and museum from 2004 to 2008 that hosted major international exhibitions, and is home to the Roberto Capucci Foundation.

Barbana is a small island located at the northern end of the Grado Lagoon, near Trieste in north-east Italy. It is the site of the Santuario di Barbana, an ancient Marian shrine, whose origins date back to 582 when Elia, the Patriarch of Aquileia, built a church near the hut of a hermit from Treviso named Barbanus. The island, which can be easily reached by ferry from nearby Grado, is populated by a small community of Franciscan friars.

The Canale Grande in Trieste, built in 1754, is small compared to Venice's famous canal at only 300 meters long, but still charming. Originally, it was intended for ships to sail directly into the city. Today, surrounded by historic buildings, the canal is a wonderful place for a stroll. The pedestrian bridge Passaggio Joyce is particularly popular for photos.

The Basilica of Sant'Eufemia is a minor basilica in Grado, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, formerly a cathedral. It is dedicated to Saint Euphemia.

The Revoltella Museum, founded by Baron Pasquale Revoltella in 1872, showcases 19th and 20th-century art. Housed in a historic palace with a modern extension designed by Carlo Scarpa, the museum offers a wonderful collection of Italian and European masterpieces.

The Gorizia Hills is a hilly microregion in western Slovenia and northeastern Italy. It lies on the right bank of the Soča River, north of the Italian town of Gorizia, after which it is named. The region covers around and has about 7,000 inhabitants, mostly ethnic Slovenes, with a small number of Friulian speakers in its westernmost part. Today, the majority of the region is in Slovenia, with around 60% of the territory and 80% of the inhabitants. The Slovene part of the Gorizia Hills lies entirely in the Municipality of Brda. The Italian part lies within the boundaries of the province of Gorizia, and it is divided among the municipalities of San Floriano del Collio, Cormons, and Dolegna del Collio. The region is predominately a white wine producer with Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana, Chardonnay, Pinot bianco, Pinot grigio, and Sauvignon blanc being the leading varietals. Red wine is produced under the Collio Rosso designation and is usually a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. In Italy, the Gorizia Hills are designated Denominazione di origine controllata and belong to the Italian wine region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. The DOC is located in the province of Gorizia, near the border with Slovenia. Some Slovene wine from the region of Brda also carries the designation of Collio due to their vineyards overlapping across the Italian border.

Risiera di San Sabba is a five-storey brick-built compound located in Trieste, northern Italy, that functioned during World War II as a Nazi concentration camp for the detention and killing of political prisoners, and a transit camp for Jews, most of whom were then deported to Auschwitz. SS members Odilo Globočnik and Karl Frenzel, and Ivan Marchenko are all said to have participated in the killings at this camp. The cremation facilities, the only ones built inside a concentration camp in Italy, were installed by Erwin Lambert, and were destroyed before the camp was liberated. Today, the former concentration camp operates as a civic museum.

Rivolto Air Base is an Italian Air Force air base located in Codroipo, province of Udine. It is the home base of the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic display team. Besides a military airport it is an important air force Meteorological Service station. Rivolto Air Base was founded after the Italian Royal Decree N. 2207 of 1923, authorised the establishment of new airports and expropriate land for their construction.

Monte Toc, nicknamed The Walking Mountain by locals due to its tendency to experience landslides, is a mountain on the border between Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia in Northern Italy. Its base is located next to the reservoir created by the Vajont Dam, which was built in 1960. In Friulian, the mountain's name is the abbreviation of patoc, meaning rotten or soggy. On October 9, 1963, 260 million cubic metres of rock slid down the side of Mount Toc and plunged into the reservoir created by the Vajont Dam, causing a megatsunami 250 metres high over the dam wall and destroying the town of Longarone and its suburbs. 1,918 people were killed, 1,450 of whom were in Longarone.

The Rilke trail is a tourist trail, providing a scenic view of the Gulf of Trieste. It is named after the poet Rainer Maria Rilke. It connects the villages of Duino and Sistiana, both in the municipality of Duino-Aurisina.

Saint Spyridon Church is a Serbian Orthodox church in Trieste, Italy.

Sella Nevea, at an altitude of, is a high mountain pass in the Julian Alps, in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeast Italy. Sella Nevea also lends its name to a frazione of the Chiusaforte municipality and the nearby Kanin-Sella Nevea Ski Resort.

Udine Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in Udine, north-eastern Italy. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Udine.

Piazza della Borsa, a significant square in Trieste, is a vibrant hub known as the city's "second living room." Once the economic center in the 19th century, it houses the neoclassical Old Stock Exchange and features notable landmarks like the Leopold I column and the Art Nouveau Bartoli house. Recently the square was pedestrianized. Since it's in the historic centre, you'll have no trouble seeing it on your way to/from the Canal Grande.

The Temple of Monte Grisa, officially the National Shrine of Mary Mother and Queen, is a Roman-Catholic church north of the city of Trieste. Located at an altitude of 300 metres on the edge of the Karst Plateau above Barcola and Miramare Castle, it is a most conspicuous landmark. It was built at the initiative of Antonio Santin, since 16 May 1938 Bishop of Trieste and Koper. Seeing the riots between the Nazi occupiers and the Comitato di Liberazione Nazionale on 30 April 1945 he made a vow to erect a church, if Trieste was saved from total destruction. The city was saved and in 1959 Santin obtained permission from Pope John XXIII to build a pilgrimage church dedicated to the Holy Mary as a symbol of the peace and unity of all people. The temple was designed by Professor Antonio Guacci, after sketches by Santin. The triangular structures should evoke the letter M as a symbol of the Holy Mary. The church was built in between 1963 and 1965, after a first stone had been laid on 19 September 1959. Santin inaugurated the church on 22 May 1966. On 1 May 1992 Pope John Paul II visited the temple. In 2010 restoration works took place, because the concrete had suffered from alkali-silica reaction.

The Kanin Mountains or the Canin Mountains , mostly simply Kanin or Canin, are a mountain range in the Western Julian Alps, on the border of Slovenia and Italy. Their highest summit, High Kanin is 2,587 m above sea level. They separate the upper Soča Valley in Slovenia from the Resia Valley in Italy. On the Slovenian side of the mountain range, which is part of the Municipality of Bovec, lies a major ski resort, the highest in the country. Among a number of shafts, Vrtoglavica Cave holds the record for having the deepest single vertical drop of any cave on earth, at a depth of. The Kanin Mountains are an important identity symbol of the people of the Resia Valley, and several popular songs in the Resian dialect are dedicated to this group, which the locals call Höra ta Ćanïnawa, or simply Ćanen.

Gorizia Castle is an Italian fortification dating to the 11th century on the hill which dominates the city of Gorizia, Italy, from which it takes its name. The medieval House of Gorizia was named after the castle.

The Castle of Udine is a historical building in Udine, Northern Italy, built upon a hill in the historical center of the city.

The Synagogue of Trieste is a Jewish house of worship located in the city of Trieste, northern Italy.

The Oratorio di Santa Maria, or Oratory of Santa Maria, previously called the Tempietto longobardo, is located in Valle on the north-eastern frontier at Cividale del Friuli in the province of Udine. It was erected in the 8th century under the rule of a Germanic people called the Lombards who ruled most of the Italian Peninsula from 568 to 774. This is the most important and best preserved example of Lombard architecture, which resembles styles found in Ottonian, Roman, Lombardy and Carolingian art. Included within the temple and chapel are decorated frescoes and high relief sculptures of saints in stucco.

The Redipuglia War Memorial is a World War I memorial located on the Karst Plateau near the village of Fogliano Redipuglia, in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. It is the largest war memorial in Italy and one of the largest in the world, housing the remains of 100,187 Italian soldiers killed between 1915 and 1917 in the eleven battles fought on the Karst and Isonzo front.

The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta in Cividale del Friuli, also known as the Cathedral of Cividale, is a significant historical landmark of the city. Originally built in 796, the basilica has undergone numerous renovations due to events such as fires and earthquakes. In 1451, a new basilica was commissioned, blending Gothic and Renaissance styles, which further evolved over the centuries.

Monte Zoncolan is a mountain in the Carnic Alps, located in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, with an elevation of. It is one of the most demanding climbs in professional road bicycle racing, having been used in the Giro d'Italia seven times and the Giro d'Italia Femminile twice. Gilberto Simoni was the winner of the first two stages finishing on Monte Zoncolan in the men's Giro while Ivan Basso won in 2010, Igor Antón won in 2011, Michael Rogers won in 2014 and Fabiana Luperini won at the first visit in the women's race. Chris Froome won the stage in 2018 Giro d'Italia. The mountain also holds the ski resort of Ravascletto with 22 km of slopes and a skiable height between 950 and 2000 m.

Monte San Michele or Debela griža is a hill on the Karst Plateau, in the Italian province of Gorizia, on the border between the municipalities of Sagrado and Savogna d'Isonzo. It is located eight kilometres southwest of Gorizia, on the left bank of the Isonzo, and has four peaks, the highest two of which have an elevation of 275 meters above sea level, while the lowest has an elevation of 237 meters, and Cima Quattro stands at 264 meters. Due to its commanding position over the lower Isonzo valley and the plain of Gorizia, it was the theatre of heavy fighting during the First World War; along with Sabotin and Podgora, the San Michele was one of the main bulwarks of the Austro-Hungarian defense of Gorizia during the early battles of the Isonzo, heavily fortified with multiple orders of trenches, barbed wire, heavy artillery, tunnels and machine-gun posts. It was one of the most bitterly contested heights on the Karst during the first six battles of the Isonzo; during the Second Battle of the Isonzo, in July 1915, it was twice captured by Italian troops, and twice recaptured by Austro-Hungarian counterattacks. Partial gains were made during the Third and Fourth Battle of the Isonzo. On 29 June 1916 the San Michele was the location of the first use of poison gas on the Italian Front, when the Austro-Hungarian released a mix of chlorine and phosgene which killed 2,700 Italian troops and poisoned another 4,000. The San Michele was finally secured by the Italian XI Corps in August 1916, during the Sixth Battle of the Isonzo. Poet Giuseppe Ungaretti fought on the San Michele, which he mentioned in some of the poems collected in Allegria di naufragi.

The Gonars concentration camp was one of the several Italian concentration camps and it was established on February 23, 1942, near Gonars, Italy. Many prisoners were transferred to this camp from the other Italian concentration camp, Rab concentration camp, which served as equivalent of final solution in Mario Roatta's ethnic cleansing policy against ethnic Slovenes from the Italian-occupied Province of Ljubljana and Croats from Gorski Kotar, in accord with the racist 1920s speech by Benito Mussolini, along with other Italian war crimes committed on the Italian-occupied territories of Yugoslavia: The first transport of 5,343 prisoners arrived two days after its establishment, on February 23, 1942, from the Province of Ljubljana and from the other two Italian concentration camps, the Rab camp and the camp in Monigo.

The Arco di Riccardo is a Roman triumphal arch in Trieste, Italy. The 7.2 metre arch is the only remaining part of the city's Roman walls, constructed from 33–32 BC. Folk etymology credits the arch's name to Richard the Lionheart, the Crusader king of England, who is known to have been in the vicinity in the early 1190s. However, there is more evidence that its current name is a corruption of Arco del Cardo, with a cardo being the main north-to-south route in Roman cities. Another hypothesis is that the name is corrupted from Arco del Ricario, with Ricario being a nearby medieval courthouse. Throughout the Middle Ages, the arch remained mostly visible, though sometimes incorporated into buildings. Its western side was fully excavated in 1913, though the eastern one remains incorporated into a modern building.

Matajur is a mountain in the Julian Alps on the border between Italy and Slovenia. It is located on the border between the Soča Valley and the Italian mountainous region known as Venetian Slovenia, with views over the Adriatic Sea. Its prominence is.

The Friulian Dolomites Natural Park is a nature reserve in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. Established in 1996, it encompasses the Friulian Dolomites and the upper Tagliamento valley and is the largest natural park in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. It is mostly located in the province of Pordenone, with a smaller part in the province of Udine. The park's fauna includes chamoises, roe deer, red deer, alpine ibexes, marmots, capercaillies, peregrine falcons, black grouses, and golden eagles, which are the symbol of the park. Nine visitor centers are located within the park.

Trieste City Hall is the seat of the city and commune of Trieste in Italy.

Politeama Rossetti is an Italian theatre situated in the city of Trieste. With over 60 shows scheduled each season, running from October to June, its stage shows include plays, musicals, ballet, dance and rock concerts. It is the home of Teatro Stabile del Friuli Venezia Giulia, one of Italy's major public theatres. The artistic director is Antonio Calenda. The theatre was built in 1878 and designed by Nicolò Bruno. It was heavily restored in 1928, 1969 and 1999. While the original capacity was over 5,000, it can now sit 1,531. In the recent years the theatre has specialised in the presentation of major West End and Broadway musicals, including the original productions of Cats in 2008, Mamma Mia!, The Rocky Horror Show and Chicago in 2009. In 2010 the theatre staged We Will Rock You, featuring the music of Queen, the acclaimed 50th anniversary production of West Side Story and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita. In 2011 the theatre hosted the Italian premieres of the musicals Chess and Spamalot.

The Church of Sant'Antonio Taumaturgo, is the main religious building in the Borgo Teresiano in the centre of Trieste as well as the city's largest Catholic church. It stands on a square also known as Sant’Antonio Nuovo, at the end of the Grand Canal. The building project dates back to 1808, but work only began in 1825. The church has a facade of ionic columns with six statues sculpted by Francesco Bosa in 1842, representing Saint Justus, Saints Sergius and Bacchus, Saint Servulus, Saint Maurus, Saint Euphemia and Saint Tecla.

Piazza Libertà, also known as Piazza della Libertà is the oldest square in Udine, in Friuli Venezia Giulia region, Italy. The square sits in the open space below Udine Castle. In the square stands the town hall built in 1448–1457 in the Venetian-Gothic style opposite a clock tower resembling that of the Piazza San Marco at Venice. It was begun in 1448 on a project by Nicolò Lionello, a local goldsmith, and was rebuilt following a fire in 1876. The new design was projected by the architect Andrea Scala. Opposite the Loggia del Lionello is the Loggia di San Giovanni, a Renaissance structure designed by Bernardino da Morcote. Other noteworthy monuments in the square are the Fountain by Giovanni Carrara, an architect from Bergamo; the Columns bearing the Venetian Lion and the Statue of Justice, the statues of Hercules and Cacus and the Statue of Peace which was donated to Udine by Emperor Francis I to commemorate the peace Treaty of Campoformido. The square has been known by a number of names including Plàzze dal Vin, Plàzze dal Común, and Piazza Contarena.

The Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi, situated in the heart of Trieste, is a historic opera house named after the renowned composer Giuseppe Verdi. It was designed by Gian Antonio Selva, the architect of Venice's La Fenice and inaugurated in 1801. The theatre boasts a stunning horseshoe-shaped auditorium and blends the interior elegance of La Fenice with the exterior grandeur of Milan's La Scala. With its own resident orchestra and choral ensembles, the Teatro Verdi offers a rich program of opera and musical performances, including the famous International Festival of Operetta every summer.

The Foiba of Basovizza, located near Trieste on the Karst plateau, is a poignant historical site. Originally excavated for coal mining in the early 20th century, it became a mass grave during World War II. This site now serves as a national monument, commemorating the victims of wartime atrocities. Visitors can explore the solemn memorial and learn about the tragic events that occurred here.

The Lighthouse of Victory (Faro della Vittoria) in Trieste is a remarkable monument built between 1923 and 1927 by architect Arduino Berlam. It serves a dual purpose as both a navigational aid, illuminating the Gulf of Trieste, and a commemorative monument honoring fallen sailors of World War I. Located on Poggio di Gretta, 60 meters above sea level, it features a majestic bronze statue of winged Victoria and an imposing column topped with a lantern. Visitors can explore the first terrace of this historic lighthouse, which offers fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Kleines Berlin, or 'Little Berlin,' is a fascinating underground complex of World War II air-raid tunnels in Trieste. Managed by passionate volunteers, tours are available every last Friday of the month, though special arrangements can be made. For only 5 EUR, visitors can explore these historically rich tunnels, learning about Trieste's wartime history, German occupation, and speleology. The tunnels were constructed by the Germans after annexing Trieste in 1943, using three different companies to ensure secrecy. They served as an air-raid shelter for German soldiers and civil employees, with separate sectors for Italian and German use. This unique experience is highly recommended for history enthusiasts.

The Rosandra Valley is a valley centered on the Rosandra River in the municipality of Dolina in the Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, between the city of Trieste and the border with Slovenia. It is also included into a natural park, mostly set around the Rosandra River and the surrounding hills reach an elevation of. The northern end of the valley crosses the Italian-Slovenian border. The Rosandra Valley is part of the Karst geographical region. Tourist attractions in the valley are Supet Falls near the village of Botazzo and Our Lady of Siaris Church perched high in the hills of the valley.

The Carnic Prealps or Southern Carnic Alps are a mountain range in the Southern Limestone Alps, part of the larger Carnic and Gailtal Alps group. They are located in Friuli Venezia Giulia, in the northern part of Italy.

Cima Sappada is an alpine pass that connects the Degano valley to the Piave valley. To be precise, it connects Forni Avoltri with Sappada. It is crossed by the 355 national road of Val Degano. At the top of the pass stands the homonymous village of Cima Sappada, in the municipality of Sappada.

The Trieste Campo Marzio Railway Museum is a museum in Trieste, concerned with railway and tram transportation. It is housed in Trieste Campo Marzio railway station, the former Trieste Staatsbahnhof during the Austro-Hungarian period and one of the two main terminal stations in Trieste. the museum has been closed for renovation by the Fondazione FS.

The Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, better known as the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, and also known as the Baroque church of the Jesuits, is a religious building located in Trieste, in the province and diocese of Trieste; it is the seat of a parish included in the deanery of San Giusto Martire. The Baroque church was built in the 17th century by the Jesuit company and has been managed by the Franciscan friars since 1922. The church is located in via del Collegio, at the foot of the San Giusto hill and near the Basilica of Cristo Salvatore, in the immediate vicinity of the historic center of Trieste.

The Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò dei Greci, Trieste, Italy, is a historical Greek Orthodox Church built in 1784-1787 and re designed by architect Matteo Pertsch. The building is also known as the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicholas and Most Holy Trinity. The iconostasis was painted by Spyridon Sperantzas

The Abbey of Santa Maria in Sylvis is a monastery in the centre of Sesto al Reghena, in the province of Pordenone, Northeastern Italy.

Cima dei Preti is a mountain in the Carnic Prealps, the highest peak of the Friulian Dolomites, Italy. It is located at the boundaries between the provinces of Pordenone and Belluno.

Palazzo Antonini also known as Palazzo Palladio and Palazzo Antonini-Maseri, is a palazzo in Udine, northern Italy. It was designed by Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio in the middle of the 16th century for the Antonini family, owner of various other palaces in Udine. The present owner is the University of Udine.

The National Archaeological Museum of Aquileia is a museum in Aquileia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. It is one of the largest museums in Italy on Roman civilization. The museum is located at the Cassis Faraone villa and holds collections of statues, household and ornamental furnishings, gems, and coins.

Jôf Fuart is a mountain of the Julian Alps in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. It lies in the far northeast of Italy, near the border with Slovenia and is the second highest peak in the western Julian Alps after Jôf di Montasio. The mountain's name is a mistranslation of the original name Viš,, into the friulan fuart, misinterpreted for the latin word vis . Because of the steepness of its slopes on all sides, Jôf Fuart is a mountain for experienced climbers. The only marked path to the summit is on its southern side, its northern face is for climbers only. The nearest town is Tarvisio.

Piazza Venezia is one of the best known squares of Trieste, the capital of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. The square has a view over the Adriatic to the Alps with the Dolomite Mountains Civetta, Monte Pelmo and Antelao. The square is known for its central monument and its prominent buildings and their features: the Revoltella Palace designed by Friedrich Hitzig, with its furnishings and art collection, today including over 350 pieces, the historic Mizzan pharmacy, still conserving the original furnishing, with carved boiserie and fire-worked stained glass windows with mythological images, and the monument of Maximilian I of Mexico, the work of sculptor Johannes Schilling. The square is connected to via Torino, often credited as the center of Trieste's nightlife.

The Carnic and Gailtal Alps is a geographic grouping of mountain ranges belonging to the Southern Limestone Alps. They are located in Austria and Italy.