Canal Grande & Borgo Teresiano
Canal Grande / Borgo Teresiano
A new town district planned in the 18th century under Maria Theresa. A straight canal runs right down to the sea, and at its far end stands the Serbian Orthodox church.
The canal was dug in 1754 to 1756 so that cargo ships could sail right into the city. Today its banks are lined with neoclassical palaces, cafés and restaurants, and small wooden boats are moored on the water. The Ponte Rosso (Red Bridge) features a bronze statue of James Joyce, who lived in Trieste for more than ten years. The grid-patterned streets around it make up the Borgo Teresiano, the Theresian new town, which is great for an easy stroll and some shopping. The area is free to visit and is a 5-minute walk from Piazza Unità d'Italia.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Serbian Orthodox Church of San Spiridione
- Caffè Tommaseo
- Teatro Verdi
- Roman Theatre of Trieste
- Caffè degli Specchi
- Piazza Unità d'Italia
- Molo Audace
- Arco di Riccardo