Trieste

Airport: Friuli Venezia Giulia

Timezone: GMT + 1 hour

Currency: € Euro

Nestled in the northeastern corner of Italy, on the slopes of the limestone Karst Plateau, lies Trieste, a picturesque port city looking out onto the glistening Adriatic Sea. As the capital city of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, Trieste boasts a fascinating history, unique location and an abundance of breathtaking attractions including ancient castles, opera theatres, historic museums, cultural monuments, grand piazzas and art galleries, making it one of Europe’s best-kept secrets — until now.

An enchanting city for both business and pleasure, Trieste is a true melting pot of languages, cuisines and culture thanks to its prime location at the intersection of Italy, Slovenia, Austria and Croatia. While home to a vibrant cultural scene and captivating history, the port city offers more than just a beautiful getaway — it boasts the greatest concentration of world-renowned universities, higher education institutions and research centres in Italy, as well as the highest number of workers employed in the research sector in Europe.

Fast blossoming into a European reference point for business, research, networking and technological advancement opportunities, Trieste attracts an exponential number of international researchers and students each year, and as a result, enjoys a host of young talent ready to dive headfirst into new businesses in various industries.

With its optimal location and thriving economy, Trieste ticks all the boxes and provides the ideal environment for exciting holidays and business ventures alike with its many networking and development opportunities that give you the chance to stay at the forefront of new technology and research — all while basking in the essence of Italian culture, Habsburg-era architecture and European hospitality that alight every inch of the city.[vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D48wvxzJJI”