The Best Trip in Italy's Coffee CapitalDiscover the charm of Trieste, Italy’s coffee capital. Sip rich espresso at historic Caffè San Marco, explore grand piazzas, and take in Adriatic views from Castello di Miramare ☕️🇮🇹 This itinerary is a perfect blend of caffeine, culture, and coastline!AuthorsSteller
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Coffee-Lover Cafés

Caffè San Marco
Sip velvety espresso beneath carved wooden ceilings and shelves of old books, just as the literary greats like James Joyce did at Caffe San Marco since 1914.
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Triestecaffè
Founded in 1948, this local roastery serves bold, smooth espresso in a no-frills space where quality and tradition speak louder than style.
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Caffè Tommaseo
Take in the aroma of fresh coffee poured into delicate porcelain cups in Trieste’s oldest café, Caffe Tommaseo, established in 1830. Italian charm meets Austro-Hungarian elegance here, plus it's the birthplace of gelato in the city.
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Caffè degli Specchi
Out on the sunlit Piazza Unità d’Italia, enjoy rich, smooth coffee at Caffe degli Specchi while soaking in marble columns and Adriatic breezes. It's one of the square’s oldest cafés, serving locals and royalty alike since 1839!
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Caffè Stella Polare
Sink into a red velvet booth and sip a strong espresso under mirrored walls and soft chandeliers at Caffè Stella Polare. Opened in the mid-1800s and revived during the Allied occupation after WWII, this café became a social crossroads for soldiers, locals, and artists alike. Now mix in tourists, and you're getting the real deal!
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Pirona
At Pirona, step through frosted‑glass doors into an interior of cherrywood, brass, and lace, where you can almost sense James Joyce poring over the first pages of Ulysses here...This elegant café and pastry shop, founded in 1900, became a beloved spot for Joyce, Italo Svevo, and Umberto Saba, and has been serving its famous Presnitz pastry ever since.
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Antico Caffè Torinese
Nestled in a cozy Art Nouveau setting, savor bold espresso framed by brass fixtures and polished wood in Antico, a 1915 national heritage café. It has been preserved beautifully with its original bar counter still intact.
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Central Café Stays

YouMe Design Place Hotel
Just steps from Caffè degli Specchi and Piazza Unità d’Italia, YouMe Design Place Hotel is perfect for coffee lovers looking to café-hop in style. Sleek design + central location = espresso on demand.
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Hotel Continentale
Hotel Continentale is an elegant 4-star stay with a classic in-house café and proximity to Caffè San Marco. Ideal for those who want coffee and comfort in one refined package.
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Hotel James Joyce
Stay at Hotel James Joyce, where literary charm meets Trieste’s historic café culture, just steps from the city’s most iconic espresso spots. ☕
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Trieste City Sightseeing

Miramare Castle
Perched above the Adriatic, Miramare Castle feels like a fairytale frozen in time... Built in the 1860s for Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, with marble halls, sweeping sea views, and gardens that stretch down to the shoreline are magnificent.
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Unity of Italy Square
Framed by grand Austro-Hungarian buildings and open to the sea, this vast square, Italy’s largest facing the water, feels both regal and relaxed, where locals sip coffee and it reflects Trieste’s complex past and proud place in the nation’s story.
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Via della Cattedrale, 3
Rising quietly above Trieste’s old town, the Castle of Saint Giusto offers stone ramparts, sweeping city views, and a peaceful break from the bustle below. Built between the 15th and 17th centuries, it once guarded the city and now houses museums and relics.
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Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire
Located near the castle, Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire blends Romanesque and Gothic styles with vibrant mosaics and ancient frescoes, creating a serene space that tells stories of Trieste’s faith and history. Dedicated to Saint Justus, the city’s patron, it’s a must-see!
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Trieste Experiences!

Lake Bled and Ljubljana Tour from Trieste
Get over to Slovenia to explore the famous turquoise Lake Bled and the capital city of Ljubljana for a day! Perfect for travelers looking to see more on their trip.
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Trieste Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Explore Trieste at your own pace with this locally made audio guide! It's perfect for wanderers who want to delve into history, but still want the flexibility of popping into a café that catches their eye along the way.
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Private Trieste Sightseeing Tour
Go deeper into Trieste's history at sites of Byzantine mosaics and stunning Habsburg buildings on this privately guided tour. You'll quickly learn why Trieste is nicknamed "The Little Vienna on the Sea!"
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