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Serbian Orthodox Church of San Spiridione, Trieste

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A reminder that the city once contained a large Serbian community, Serbian Orthodox Church of San Spiridione displays a Byzantine style of architecture characterized by a central dome and mosaic decorations featured on the facade. Covered in stone and marbles from Verona and Carrara, the building was erected in the 1860s. Inside, you'll see paintings by artist Giuseppe Bertini and icons covered in silver and gold. Found on the lower side of the iconostasis, the four major icons were designed in the 1840s in Russia and represent the church's patron saint and other religious figures. Take a look at our Trieste trip planner to schedule your visit to Serbian Orthodox Church of San Spiridione and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.

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By Basil B

Like many orthodox churches this is an ethereal jewel box with amazing gilded iconostasis. This literally glows in the surrounding Byzantine gloom. I find these places very atmospheric and when we...

Like many orthodox churches this is an ethereal jewel box with amazing gilded iconostasis. This literally glows in the surrounding Byzantine gloom. I find these places very atmospheric and when we... more »
By Marla7

This is the first Serbian Ortodox church I've seen in Italy and it is definitely a place to visit when in Trieste. It has all the typical Eastern Ortodox features, the icons, the central altar, the...

This is the first Serbian Ortodox church I've seen in Italy and it is definitely a place to visit when in Trieste. It has all the typical Eastern Ortodox features, the icons, the central altar, the... more »
By 135DavidS135

This lovely church was simply beautiful, elegant and complete with a sense of tranquility. My family and I had a short stop off in Trieste whilst on a cruiser and we all enjoyed the visit to this...

This lovely church was simply beautiful, elegant and complete with a sense of tranquility. My family and I had a short stop off in Trieste whilst on a cruiser and we all enjoyed the visit to this... more »

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By Bojan Benko

Church is absolutely amazing. I was so surprised to see our Serbian church in Trieste. From outside is really pretty but when you step inside then you see all the beauty of it. You just need to visit it. It's amazing

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By Jovan Yovan

Amazing frescoes and must see architecture in Trieste. On great location and well preserved.

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By Bruce Taylor

San Spiridione: 19thC Serbian Orthodox church overlooking the Grand Canal. Neo-Byzantine with a beautifully decorated exterior as well as a rich interior.

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By Elina Staneva

An amazing church and impressive building. The whole area around Canale Grande is marvellous. Trieste is grandiose, beautiful, tidy, impressive, and charming.

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By Brian C Rolfe

The Serbian Orthodox temple of the Holy Spirit and Saint Spyridon is probably the most unexpected piece of architecture in Trieste. Constructed to serve the large Serbian population in what was an important Habsburg city port.

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