Trieste Cathedral, Roman Catholic cathedral in Trieste, Italy
Description
San Giusto is a Romanesque basilica on the San Giusto hill overlooking Trieste. The facade shows an uneven design with a Gothic rose window and a free-standing bell tower rising beside it.
History
Between 1302 and 1320 two separate church buildings were joined into a single cathedral, reusing columns and materials from ancient Roman structures. The building received further changes later but kept its Romanesque core visible.
Culture
Inside you find large Byzantine floor mosaics from the 12th and 13th centuries, their golden surfaces showing scenes of Mary's coronation and holy figures. The Venetian mosaic work covers much of the apse and creates a solemn setting for the services still held here by the local parish.
Practical
The walk from Trieste Centrale station up to the hill takes about 20 minutes on foot and leads through narrow old town lanes. Entry to the church is free but stairs and uneven stone floors may challenge wheelchair users.
Did you know?
The bell tower holds five large bells tuned to G major, with the main bell celebrated in an Italian patriotic song. The sacristy also houses a small museum with liturgical objects and relics from different centuries.
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