ST34 AAT: Duino - Prosecco

Monumento 65 ° Fanteria

Affittacamere Villa Borgo Duino

Surrounded by greenery and located a few steps from the sea, Villa Borgo Duino is pleased to welcome you by offering you a warm and peaceful atmosphere, where you will be pampered at any time of the day with breakfasts and snacks enriched with cakes and sweets prepared fresh every day, from relaxation poolside or perhaps lulled by the swing of one of the hammocks in the large garden. / Villa Borgo Duino in its quiet and tranquility offers 5 comfortable rooms, all equipped with their own bathroom, TV and free WIFI.

Castello di Duino

Standing on a Karst rock spur falling sheer into the sea, with a breathtaking view over the whole gulf of Trieste, the castle of Duino is a charming tourist destination: its beauty is enhanced by the warm and joyful atmosphere that the presence of the owners, the members of the family of the Princes of Thurn and Taxis, provides to this historical dwelling, making it lively, far from the cold museum sternness. Rich in history combined with folk legends, indissolubly linked to the past of the surrounding territory, which witnessed glorious historical events and visits by illustrious figures, the castle of Duino, a few kilometres from Trieste, is characterized by unique romantic charm. The large park (which features multicoloured flowers of all species that create picturesque and charming colour effects in the classic Mediterranean vegetation) is enriched by romantic avenues, full of statues and archaeological finds, with terraces overlooking the vast sea. Activities: It is possible to visit over 18 rooms of the castle, which are rich in precious evidence of the history of the family of the Princes of Thurn and Taxis. On request, it is possible to organize guided visits (in foreign languages as well). The castle is provided with a bar and a bookshop. Do not miss Palladio's staircase, an architectural masterpiece, and the 1810 fortepiano (played by Liszt). From the ramparts and from the fourteenth-century tower one enjoys a charming view over the sea. Moreover, it is possible to visit the bunker, built in 1943 for the German Kriegsmarine to defend the base of Sistiana against a possible landing of the Allies. It was later used as an air-raid shelter and equipped with a gun, and at the end of the war the English army transformed it into a fuel storehouse (1945-1954). It has been open to the public since 2003. Thanks to patient and delicate renovation, it has been transformed into a charming mini-museum with period antiques that are displayed in a large underground room (400 square metres) at 18 metres of depth. The Castle of Duino is also used as a location for gala dinners, wedding dinners, conferences, art exhibitions, concerts, photo and film shooting, cultural events and food and wine related events. A curious fact: The legend tells of a White Lady who was thrown from the walls of an ancient castle by her wicked husband. But the sky felt pity for her and gave her a rock body before she smashed onto the rocks. They say that her soul is still there, on a cliff falling sheer into the bay, near the remains of the ancient castle of Duino, and that during some nights she comes to life again and wanders restlessly. They also say that Dante stayed at the ancient castle and a cliff is named after him. In the past great artists stayed at the castle: Strauss, Liszt, D'Annunzio, Twain and Rilke. The spectacular panoramic path of about 2 km that, overlooking the sea, leads to the bay of Sistiana, is dedicated to the great poet from Prague.

HOTEL AURORA DUINO

Our priority is on providing guests with stylish, contemporary design rooms, sumptuous pocket-sprung beds, free high-speed Wi-Fi, in-room modern bathrooms with complimentary Malin+Goetz courtesy set, and a level of service associated with the world's finest hotels. / All of our 3 stars hotel rooms at Hotel Aurora Duino are air-conditioned, offer SKY channels on Smart TV and have free Wi-Fi as standards. Each room also is equipped with safe box, hair dryer and a touch screen control panel where to find useful information about our services and the surrounding area.

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Albergo Dolina

The hotel offers comfortable accommodation to those who are in transit and wish to visit the area. / The rooms are equipped with private bathroom with air conditioning, TV with satellite channels, Wi-Fi, fridge. / In the morning a large buffet is served with sweet, savory, fruits; you can find an area dedicated to gluten-free. / Rooms : / - 2 single rooms   / - 11 double rooms / - 7 triple rooms

Hotel Eden

You will find a welcoming atmosphere around you.Just for the most curiose ... we inform that the building dates back to the end of the nineteenth century,it was build from my great grandfather, mr. Jože Legiša, and up to the World War I it had a central role in the daily lives of the Sistiana inhabitants, being the village school, hostelry and bakery. Two years ago our house has been extended and elegantly rebuilt and its role as a structure for welcoming visitors has been restored.

La Madrugada

The farm offers hospitality in 7 carefully decorated rooms with wooden ceiling with exposed beams and all the amenities (including fridge and safe). Each is named after a family member, who wanted to customize it, and in the choice of colors to suit his taste. Available two saunas (Turkish and Finnish), a spa tub, a room for rest in absolute silence and the reading/meeting room. Breakfast room for your abundant breakfast prepared with organic produce and based on traditional flavors, a tasting room and a wine cellar where you can see the characteristics of the Karst caves.

Terra del Carso

Azienda Agricola Lupinc

Lupinc offers the convenience of 4 bright and comfortable apartments with independent bathroom, TV, kitchenette and wi-fi in the quiet of the karst village of Prepotto. Available all year round, the apartments have 1 double bedroom plus 1 sofa bed each. / You can find an old underground cellar that was carved out of the rock in 1913, where the Lupinc family keeps their wines.

Sgonico

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GROTTA GIGANTE

La Grotta Gigante, situata nel cuore del Carso triestino, è considerata il simbolo della natura di questa terra. E’ qui che a metà Ottocento furono compiuti i primi studi a livello internazionale sulle grotte carsiche, e da allora in provincia di Trieste sono state scoperte oltre duemila cavità sotterranee. / Tra queste, La Grotta Gigante è stata attrezzata per il turismo, e dal 1908 i visitatori possono ammirare al suo interno la sala naturale più grande al mondo tra quelle accessibili turisticamente. Il percorso è lungo 850 metri, con un dislivello di 101 metri dall’ingresso al punto più profondo. La visita si svolge a piedi, grazie a comodi sentieri e scalinate realizzate a misura d’uomo, perfettamente illuminati e costruiti nel pieno rispetto delle norme di sicurezza e dell’ambiente che attraversano. Una manutenzione costante rende la visita comoda e priva di sostanziali difficoltà. La temperatura della grotta è stabile nell’intero arco dell’anno (11°C), presentandosi quindi più mite di quella esterna in inverno e più fresca in estate. Si consigliano pertanto un abbigliamento adeguato e scarpe comode. L’ingresso naturale da cui si accede si apre subito all’esterno del Centro accoglienza visitatori, dove si può sostare aspettando la visita nella comoda Sala d’Attesa e visitando gratuitamente il Museo dell’Uomo e delle Grotte. Presso il Centro chi avesse difficoltà a partecipare alla visita alla grotta può effettuare un tour virtuale grazie ad una apposita postazione computer. Il Centro ospita inoltre la biglietteria ed i servizi. All’ingresso ed all’uscita della Grotta Gigante (distanti 100 metri uno dall’altra) sono disponibili gratuitamente comodi parcheggi per automobili e pullman. / Da Trieste l’autobus 42 (partenza dalla centralissima Piazza Oberdan) arriva in 30 minuti a Borgo Grotta Gigante, a cinque minuti di passeggiata dalla grotta. Sempre da Piazza Oberdan parte il tram storico che conduce a Opicina, da dove, sempre con l’autobus 42, si raggiunge Borgo Grotta Gigante (in alternativa dal capolinea della funicolare a Opicina si può scegliere la passeggiata sul sentiero 26, che conduce in 50 minuti fino alla grotta, attraverso tipici ambienti carsici). All’uscita della Grotta Gigante sono a disposizione dei visitatori uno shop ed il Ristobar Grotta. / La Grotta Gigante è aperta tutto l’anno con i seguenti orari e prezzi. Tutte le visite sono condotte da guide esperte ed il servizio è già compreso nel costo del biglietto di ingresso. /