1 day in Trieste, Aquileia & Palmanova Itinerary

Trieste is a charming old town with a quiet atmosphere often compared to eastern European cities.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Giusto Cathedral.

To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Trieste travel planning website.

Rome to Trieste is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. When traveling from Rome in February, plan for little chillier days in Trieste, with highs around 13°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 5°C. On the 6th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Aquileia.

One of the biggest and wealthiest cities in the Roman Empire, Aquileia is now a small town that still packs a big punch in terms of tourist appeal.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Distilleria Aquileia and then delve into the distant past at Archaeological Area of Aquileia - Roman Forum.

To find maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Aquileia trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Trieste to Aquileia takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Aquileia when traveling from Trieste in February, with lows around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Palmanova.

A star fort built by the Venetians in the 16th century, Palmanova has been an Italian national monument since 1960.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): wander the streets of Borgo rurale di Clauiano.

To see ratings, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Palmanova tour website.

Palmanova is very close to Aquileia. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in February, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.