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Tour: Trieste Gateway to Zion and a Port for Jews.
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Provided by:
Yelena Karimova
Duration
3 hours
Meeting point
Statue of Italo Svevo
Languages
English, Russian
€150.00
Per group
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
Uncover a hidden side of Trieste’s identity on a journey through the "Gateway to Zion." For centuries, Trieste has served as a vital bridge between Central Europe and the Mediterranean, with its Jewish community playing a pivotal role in the city’s economic, intellectual, and literary golden age.
Why This Journey is Unique:
• The Former Ghetto & City Center: Stroll through the narrow streets of the old Jewish Ghetto and the elegant city center, where every building tells a story of trade, resilience, and modernity.
• Architectural Grandeur: Experience one of Europe’s most impressive synagogues—a symbol of the community’s historical importance and the city's spirit of religious tolerance.
• Literary & Intellectual Legacy: Trace the footsteps of legendary writers like Italo Svevo and Umberto Saba, discovering how Jewish culture fueled the intellectual fire of the "city of wind."
• Personal & Hidden Stories: Beyond the grand monuments, discover the quiet corners where daily life unfolded, revealing the personal narratives of the visionaries who shaped the modern port.
Why This Journey is Unique:
• The Former Ghetto & City Center: Stroll through the narrow streets of the old Jewish Ghetto and the elegant city center, where every building tells a story of trade, resilience, and modernity.
• Architectural Grandeur: Experience one of Europe’s most impressive synagogues—a symbol of the community’s historical importance and the city's spirit of religious tolerance.
• Literary & Intellectual Legacy: Trace the footsteps of legendary writers like Italo Svevo and Umberto Saba, discovering how Jewish culture fueled the intellectual fire of the "city of wind."
• Personal & Hidden Stories: Beyond the grand monuments, discover the quiet corners where daily life unfolded, revealing the personal narratives of the visionaries who shaped the modern port.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- guided tour
Our Guides
Yelena
Murad
On arrival
Our meeting point is Piazza Attilio Hortis, 1.In the middle you can see a statue of Italo Svevo. Come 5-10 minutes before the tour.
Things to note
Please wear comfortable shoes, tour is 3 hours, mostly on the flat surface. On the request of the tourists we can make a stop in a historic cafe.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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