Miramare Castle
Castello di Miramare
A white seaside castle built by Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg for his wife. It sits on a headland jutting into the sea, with gardens running down to the water.
The castle was built in 1856 to 1860. Its owner, Maximilian, later became Emperor of Mexico and was executed. The interior preserves the original furniture and decoration, and you can visit the bedrooms, the study and the throne room. The 22-hectare park is free to enter and features rare plants, trees and seaside walking paths. Castle admission is about 14 euros. The castle may be closed on Mondays, so check the official website. From the city center, take bus line 6 to Grignano and walk the rest of the way, or cycle about 8 kilometers along the coast.
Opening hours
Castle approx. 9:00 am–7:00 pm; park open all day until sunset
Nearby sights
- Sanctuary of Monte Grisa
- Barcola Seafront
- Grotta Gigante
- Victory Lighthouse
- Porto Vecchio & Magazzino 26
- Strada Napoleonica
- Molo Audace
- Revoltella Museum