Muggia

Muggia is a border town on the eastern side of the Gulf of Trieste that stretches along the Adriatic coast. A modern marina with some 500 berths forms the center of its maritime infrastructure.

The settlement began as a fortified village in the 8th century BC and later became known as the Roman settlement Castrum Muglae. Over the centuries it experienced changing rulers whose influence shaped its architecture and layout.

The cathedral displays Gothic elements with medieval frescoes reflecting both Venetian and Austrian influences. The local population speaks a distinct Venetian dialect that preserves the town's long maritime heritage.

The town sits at the southeastern edge of the Province of Trieste with direct access points toward the Slovenian border. Visitors can find a working harbor and waterside paths for exploring on foot.

Muggia is the only Italian port town in the historical region of Istria and holds this distinctive geographic position. The town serves as a cultural bridge between Italian and South Slavic traditions at this southernmost point of the Italian Adriatic.

Location: regional decentralization entity of Trieste

Inception: January 1, 1954

Capital city: Muggia

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Shares border with: Ankaran Municipality, City Municipality of Koper, San Dorligo della Valle, Trieste

Website: http://comune.muggia.ts.it

GPS coordinates: 45.60000,13.76667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:31