Bagni comunali Lanterna, Public beach in Trieste, Italy.
Bagni comunali Lanterna is a public bathing facility located along Molo Santa Teresa with defined swimming sections and concrete structures. The site sits on the Trieste waterfront facing the Adriatic Sea.
The facility began in 1903 near a lighthouse that was built in 1832, which itself rests on ancient Roman foundations. The location connects the mainland to a small islet known as Scoglio dello Zucco.
The establishment holds local names and remains a gathering place for people who come to swim and spend time along the waterfront. It is part of how residents experience their connection to the sea.
The facility provides showers, changing areas, and first aid services along with storage for beach equipment and personal items. Visitors should check opening times beforehand and prepare for changeable coastal weather conditions.
The site maintains a rare feature from its past: a three-meter concrete wall that separates the bathing sections. This represents one of the few bathing systems in Europe that has preserved such a physical division.
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