Duino Castle
Castello di Duino
A family castle perched on karst sea cliffs, where the poet Rilke wrote the Duino Elegies, with views over the Adriatic Sea.
The castle has stood since the 14th century and still belongs to the Thurn und Taxis family. Its interior is open to visitors, showing family collections, a music hall, a piano, and a World War II bunker. From the castle's towers and gardens you can look out over the sea cliffs and the ruins of an older castle. Admission is about 10 euros; in winter it is open only on weekends, so check the official website. It lies about 25 kilometers northwest of the city center, reachable by bus line 44 or 51 or about 30 minutes by car, and can be visited together with the Rilke Trail.
Opening hours
Approx. 9:30 am–5:30 pm (seasonal; often closed Tuesdays)
Nearby sights
- Rilke Trail
- Sistiana Bay
- Miramare Castle
- Sanctuary of Monte Grisa
- Grotta Gigante
- Barcola Seafront
- Victory Lighthouse
- Porto Vecchio & Magazzino 26