Fontana dei Quattro Continenti, Trieste

Name: Fontana dei Quattro Continenti
Address: Piazza Unita d'Italia, Trieste, 34100, Italy
Telephone: +39 040 347 8312

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Facts and practical information

Fontana dei Quattro Continenti (address: Piazza Unita d'Italia) is a place located in Trieste (Friuli-Venezia Giulia autonomous region) and belongs to the category of fountain.

It is situated at an altitude of 33 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 45°38'59"N latitude and 13°46'6"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Fontana dei Quattro Continenti is a short distance from the following public transport stations: via Diaz 1 (bus, 3 min walk), Molo Audace (ferry, 3 min walk), Piazza Oberdan (tram, 13 min walk), Trieste Centrale (train, 15 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Piazza Unità d'Italia (square, 1 min walk), Civico museo d'arte orientale (museum, 2 min walk), Palazzo del Tergesteo (palace, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 45°38'59"N, 13°46'6"E

Address

Piazza Unita d'ItaliaTrieste 34100 Italy

Contact

+39 040 347 8312

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana dei Quattro Continenti?

Nearby attractions include Piazza Unità d'Italia, Trieste (1 min walk), Civico museo d'arte orientale, Trieste (2 min walk), Palazzo del Tergesteo, Trieste (2 min walk), Palazzo del Lloyd Triestino, Trieste (2 min walk).

How to get to Fontana dei Quattro Continenti by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana dei Quattro Continenti:

Bus

via Diaz 1 • Lines: 24 (3 min walk)
Piazza Unità • Lines: 17, 24, 30, 8, 9, A (3 min walk)

Ferry

Molo Audace • Lines: Trieste - Grado (3 min walk)
Molo dei Bersaglieri • Lines: Ferry (6 min walk)

Tram

Piazza Oberdan • Lines: 2 (13 min walk)
Piazza Casali • Lines: 2 (18 min walk)

Train

Trieste Centrale (15 min walk)
Trieste Campo Marzio Smistamento (22 min walk)