by InTrieste
As Trieste ushers in the festive season, we look at some ways to enjoy December, with tips and suggestions for each day of the month.
1 Dec. The majestic Miramare Castle is open free of charge today as part of the Domenica al Museo initiative. Go out there and explore!
2 Dec. Shop for some holiday delights at the annual San Nicolo fair in Viale XX Settembre.
3 Dec. For an elegant night out, head to the Verdi theater for the night of ‘Don Quixote‘.
4 Dec. Go for a jog at Parco di Villa Revoltella.
5 Dec. Find seasonal organic fruits and veggies, like sweet potatoes, at Piazza St Antonio daily market.
6 Dec. Trieste celebrates San Niccolo today – a big deal for the city. Don’t forget to buy your kids some sweets from him!
7 Dec. This Sunday night pop into Savoia Excelsior for an afternoon cocktail inspired by a 13th-century spice route.
8 Dec. It’s a national day off! Discover Parco Bazzoni in San Vito neighborhood.
9 Dec. Keep colds at bay the Italian way and enjoy a spremuta d’arancia at your local bar.
10 Dec. It’s going to be a sunny day in Trieste. Why not spend walking the beautiful Napoleonica trail?
11 Dec. Make yourself happier this Wednesday morning with a delicious croissant from the Mapo bakery.
12 Dec. Take your sweetheart to the skating ring in piazza Ponterosso.
13 Dec. Scour the wares at Mercatino Dell’antiquariato right behind Piazza Unità for unique additions to your winter wardrobe.
14 Dec. Expats in Trieste celebrate eight years today. Auguri!
15 Dec. Wander through the ruins by the San Giusto Castle.
16 Dec. Admire the sunset on Molo Audace.
17 Dec. Indulge in a delicious rebechin at Buffet da Giovanni.
18 Dec. Make a pilgrimage to see the Little Paris of Trieste.
19 Dec. How long has it been since you’ve seen the Miramare Castle? Go at sunset for a romantic experience.
20 Dec. This year try a pandoro instead of panettone – it makes great toast with jam on Christmas Day.
21 Dec. The winter edition of the InTrieste magazine lands downtown Trieste- go get it and tag us with your #intrieste!
22 Dec. Get your heart pumping at the beautiful Ciclopedonale Cottur.
23 Dec. Hop on bus 42 and visit Opicina‘s obelisk with a majestic view over the city.
24 Dec. Reserve at Joia for an unforgettable and reasonably-priced Christmas Eve meal.
25 Dec. Take a walk through Piazza Unità to admire the Nativity scene before lunch.
26 Dec. Enjoy the Christmas lights around the city.
27 Dec. Go to Libreria Lovat in Viale XX Settembre, stay for the homemade cheesecake at the bar.
28 Dec. For reasonably priced pecan nuts for a tasty pie, head to Antica Bottega Del Gusto in via delle Torri 1.
29 Dec. For an uplifting experience head for a walk in Val Rosandra.
30 Dec. Order-in some thin crusted pizza from Pizzeria Cittavecchia.
31 Dec. Ring in the new year in style by watching the fireworks in Piazza Unità, and don’t forget to make that wish!
