Historically and culturally an international city, Trieste offers visitors a magic moment, which, for music and theatre lovers lasts the whole year. Events which make it worth coming to Trieste are many. In January and February: Trieste, and the neighbouring town of Muggia which is of Istrian and Venetian origin, prepare to celebrate Carnival. The climax of this colourful festival are processions where bands and thousands of people in costumes parade with allegorical floats. In March and April: The city's many museums and the aquarium where marine fauna from all over the world may be seen is well worth the time.


In May and June take a walk between the sea and the sky along the Rilke path, run in the marathon, along the breath-taking, panoramic road between Monfalcone and Trieste, visit the Carsiana botanical gardens, the Giant Cave, the largest natural cavity in the world. In July and August relax sunbathing and swimming, enjoying a walk in Miramare Park, evenings spent at the Festival of Operetta or at one of the many open-air shows.


In September and October are the most important month for lovers of sport and the sea. The "Barcolana" is the highlight of the season, the biggest international regatta in the Mediterranean in which nearly 2000 boats take part.


In November and December are ideal months to discover Trieste through a wide variety of events. The most important Antique Fair in the region is held at the Maritime Terminal; whilst in December the city's streets abound with Christmas markets and there is a rich calendar of religious occasions, the churches are alive with music and events, from the splendid Synagogue to the "golden" Serb Orthodox church, from the NeoGothic Evangelical church to the Basilica of San Giusto as well as a large exhibition of the most original nativity scenes at Palazzo Vivante.