Altipiano Ovest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Altipiano Ovest
Popular places to visit
Trieste Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Trieste with a trip to Trieste Harbour. Wander the seaside in this quaint area.
Piazza Unita d'Italia
Architectural masterpieces, cafés, live music events and markets make this elegant square an essential part of everyday life in Trieste.
Miramare Castle
Learn about the local history of Grignano with a stop at Miramare Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Golfo di Trieste
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Golfo di Trieste during your travels in Trieste. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Canal Grande di Trieste
There is no more memorable way to see Trieste’s beautiful squares, buildings and bridges than by traversing the waterway that cuts through the heart of the city.
Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi
Watch performances of world-famous ballets and operas at this opulent theater, dedicated to the acclaimed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.
Activities
Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Trieste Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Small Group Tour from Trieste
Our pick of the best Altipiano Ovest Hotel Deals
Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste – Starhotels Collezione
"Everything was very good. Staff very helpful. Hotel has a perfect location."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Le Terrazze
"Check in was really bad. It closes at 1pm and you can only get your room at 2pm. A message was sent giving a code to get in the building & the same code to get your key from a safe box that has everyone's keys in envelopes. I asked for reserved parking well in advance but got no reply but assumed ..."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
"Very clean and convenient"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Hotel Città di Parenzo
"Nice hotel. The staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Hotel Piran
"Excellent breakfast, room clean, bar was just okay."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hotel Major
"To begin with, GPS did not get us to the hotel. We drove round and round till we figured it out ourselves. First impressions of the hotel are cold, unattractive and uncared for in the lobby with horrible stained furniture and old carpet. The hallways were old and dark. The room was very basic but ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Altipiano Ovest
- Trieste City Centre
- Trieste Old Town
- Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia
- Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola
- Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo
Trieste City Centre
Discover Trieste City Centre, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Trieste City Centre include Piazza Unita d'Italia and Palazzo del Municipio, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.
Trieste Old Town
Historical sites, seaside views and bars are just a few things travellers like about Trieste Old Town. Sights like Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi and Piazza Unita d'Italia are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Trieste area at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.
Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia
Discover Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Città Nuova-Barriera Nuova-San Vito-Città Vecchia include Santa Maria Maggiore and Palazzo del Municipio, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Trieste–Opicina Tramway.
Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola
Unique features of Roiano-Gretta-Barcola-Cologna-Scorcola include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Golfo di Trieste or Miramare Castle while you're exploring the area.
Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo
Barriera Vecchia-San Giacomo is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Castello di San Giusto and Cathedral of San Giusto if you have time to explore the area.
