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Entertainment in Trieste

  1. A

    Caffè San Marco

    Young bloggers mix with 90-year-old former children of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at this dark mahogany haven where dexterous waiters balance coffee cups on silver trays and nothing much has changed since 1949 – or even 1909. The only thing missing is the atmospheric fug of cigarette smoke – a kind of blessing in disguise.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Viale 39

    A breeding ground for lounge lizards and bright young things, Viale 39 has multiple personalities as long as you’re a snappy dresser. Recline on cushioned sofas with an aperitif or get up and dance at Monday’s Latin American Noche Caliente (Hot Night) or Friday’s Valentino.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Teatro Verdi

    The Teatro Verdi opera house is a mix of Milan’s La Scala and Venice’s La Fenice (both architects had a hand). It first opened in 1801 and was refurbished between 1992 and 1997 at a cost of US$18 million.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Caffè degli Specchi

    This veritable hall of mirrors (specchi) first opened its doors back in 1839 and, despite some modern updates, has been feeding the addictions of Triestine coffee-quaffers ever since.

    reviewed

  5. E

    La Caffetteria del Borgo

    A hip place to start the night (or drop by for coffee during the day), the atmosphere here is made all the homier by the timber furnishings and stone floor.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Teatro Sloveno

    The Slovene side of Triestine life finds expression at the Teatro Sloveno, southeast of the centre.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Casa della Musica

    Casa della Musica puts on various performances, from jazz quartets to solo acts of all types.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Mandracchio

    Dance until dawn, with Italian hits on Friday and the latest in international DJ dance numbers on Saturday.

    reviewed

  9. Teatro Miela

    The Teatro Miela stages an eclectic mix of events including plays, concerts, cabaret and film screenings.

    reviewed

  10. I

    Caffè Torinese

    Numerous writers sought inspiration at compact Caffè Torinese loaded up on the incomparable Illy.

    reviewed

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