Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 1 hr 16
Grotta Gigante (24 min)
Huge underground cave with stalactites & stalagmites, plus visitor center and guided tours. Nanos (1 hr)
Trails lead up this rugged karst plateau to a mountain hut overlooking wooded peaks & valleys. Castello di Duino (30 min)
Guided tours of this lavishly-decorated clifftop castle, plus a tiered garden & World War II bunker. Molo Audace (33 min)
Originally built in 1751, this 200-m. stone pier is named after the Italian Navy destroyer Audace. Piazza Unità d'Italia (34 min)
Huge square overlooking the sea, surrounded by grand buildings & cafes, with a landmark fountain. Miramare Castle (40 min)
19th-century castle commissioned by an archduke, with a park with rare plants & panoramic views. Vittoria Light (30 min)
Lighthouse commemorating World War I sailors, sometimes open to the public for panoramic bay views. Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire (38 min)
Hilltop 14th-century cathedral built on a Roman temple, known for its elaborate frescoes & mosaics. Rilke trail (28 min) Rosandra Valley (44 min)
Scenic ravine & valley featuring hiking trails, climbing gardens, waterfalls, woods & grottoes. Lipica (25 min)
Long-running stud farm dedicated to unique white stallions featuring tours & picturesque pastures. Revoltella Museum (38 min)
Museum for the fine & decorative arts collection of a 19th-century baron in his elegant former home. Roman Theatre of Trieste (35 min)
Compact Roman amphitheater dating to roughly the 1st century CE, with occasional performances. Ponte Rosso (34 min)
Scenic views are offered from this bridge on the canal which is lined with a selection of cafes. San Giusto Castle (38 min)
Imposing 15th-century castle & fort, now housing a museum of historical weapons & local history. | 
