Prosecco-Contovello in Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Free Territory of Trieste

The Free Territory of Trieste was a city-state situated in Central Europe between northern Italy, Slovenia and Croatia, facing the North part of the Adriatic Sea, under direct responsibility of the United Nations Security Council in the aftermath of World War II. The Free Territory was established on 10 February 1947 by a protocol of the Treaty of Peace with Italy in order to accommodate an ethnically and culturally mixed population in a neutral independent country.

Located at 45.68, 13.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Free Territory of Trieste, History of Trieste, City-states, Countries in Europe, Allied occupation of Europe, States and territories established in 1947, History of Yugoslavia, Italy–Yugoslavia relations

Miramare

Miramare Castle is a 19th-century castle on the Gulf of Trieste near Trieste, northeastern Italy. It was built from 1856 to 1860 for Austrian Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian and his wife, Charlotte of Belgium, later Emperor Maximilian I and Empress Carlota of Mexico, based on a design by Carl Junker. The castle's grounds include an extensive cliff and seashore park of 22 hectares designed by the archduke.

Located at 45.7025, 13.7125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Castles in Italy, Houses completed in 1860, Buildings and structures in Trieste, Royal residences in Italy, Biosphere reserves of Italy, Museums in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Gardens in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

International School for Advanced Studies

The International School for Advanced Studies (Italian: Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati, SISSA) is an international, state supported, post graduate teaching and research institute with a special statute, located in Trieste, Italy. Instituted in 1978, SISSA's aim is to promote science and knowledge, particularly in the areas of Mathematics, Physics and Neuroscience. Each year about 70 Ph.D. students are admitted to SISSA based on their scientific qualifications.

Located at 45.6795, 13.775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Universities in Italy, Trieste, Educational institutions established in 1978, Education in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Barcola

Barcola is a seaside neighbourhood of Trieste, Italy. To go to Barcola from the centre of town take "viale Miramare" going in the direction of Venezia. Barcola is about 3 km from the train station. It is best known after the Barcolana regatta, a European sailing race that happens every year in October. Trieste is a popular place for locals to go swimming and sunbathing and a long promenade links the area with nearby Miramare Castle.

Located at 45.6833, 13.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Frazioni of the Province of Trieste, Cities and towns in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Orto Botanico dell'Università di Trieste

The Orto Botanico dell'Università di Trieste (4.2 hectares) is a nature preserve and botanical garden operated by the University of Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, northern Italy. The garden was established in 1963 on the grounds of Villa Valerio, a chocolate baron's former estate, shortly after it became university property. In 1968 two small greenhouses were added. The garden's most recent catalog was published in 1990; since then the garden has not been fully maintained.

Located at 45.6944, 13.7472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Trieste, Botanical gardens in Italy, Gardens in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Temple of Monte Grisa

The Temple of Monte Grisa (Italian: Santuario Nazionale a Maria Madre e Regina) is a Roman-Catholic church north of the city of Trieste. Located at an altitude of 300 meters on the edge of the Karst Plateau it is a conspicuous landmark, seen by many, visited by few. It was built at the initiative of Antonio Santin, since 16 May 1938 Bishop of Trieste and Koper.

Located at 45.6931, 13.7492 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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20th-century architecture, Buildings and structures in Trieste, Churches in Friuli-Venezia Giulia