Palazzo Pitteri

Palazzo Pitteri is a five-story palace located on the main square of Trieste, blending late Baroque and Rococo architectural styles. The facade features a wide central section with five windows on each floor, flanked by two side sections with three windows each.

Commissioned in 1780 by merchant Domenico Plenario, the building was designed by architect Ulderico Moro. It came into the ownership of Leopoldo Pitteri in 1834, from whom the palace takes its current name.

The ground floor housed Caffe Flora from 1880 onward, where performers from the nearby Teatro Verdi gathered regularly. This coffee house became a notable meeting place for the local artistic community.

The palace sits on Trieste's central square between the town hall and the Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta, making it easy to locate. Its location serves as a good starting point for exploring other historic sites in the city.

The central windows on the upper floors alternate between triangular and semicircular pediments, creating a distinctive decorative pattern across the facade. A notable balcony on the second floor displays a coat of arms, distinguishing this level from the others.