4 days in Aquileia & Trieste Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): make a trip to Castello di Strassoldo di Sotto, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Acquedotto Veneziano di Palmanova del Friuli - World Heritage Site, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Military Memorial Redipuglia, and finally examine the collection at MuCa - Museo della Cantieristica di Monfalcone. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cimitero austro-ungarico di Palmanova, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di Sant’Andrea a Gris, don't miss a visit to Villa Elodia, then stroll the grounds of Centa Medievale, then admire the striking features of Palazzo Meizlik, and finally don't miss a visit to Archaeological Area of Aquileia - Roman Forum.

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Milan to Aquileia is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or fly. In April, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Trieste.

On the 24th (Mon), step into the grandiose world of Miramare Castle-Historical Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Sanctuary of Barbana Church, then contemplate the long history of The Archaeological Remains of the Basilica of the Court, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Nazario Sauro Waterfront, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Il Battistero di Grado. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Giusto Cathedral, ponder the world of politics at Palazzo del Governo, examine the collection at San Sabba Rice Mill - National Monument, then explore the ancient world of Parco Archeologico di Muggia Vecchia, then pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Greek Orthodox Church Saint Nicholas .

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You can drive from Aquileia to Trieste in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive back home.