Civico museo della Civiltà Istriana, Trieste

#46 among attractions in Trieste

Museum, Specialty museum

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Civico museo della Civiltà Istriana (address: Via Torino 8) is a place located in Trieste (Friuli-Venezia Giulia autonomous region) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 66 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 45°38'48"N latitude and 13°45'51"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Civico museo della Civiltà Istriana is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Via San Giorgio (bus, 1 min walk), Molo dei Bersaglieri (ferry, 5 min walk), Trieste Campo Marzio Smistamento (train, 15 min walk), Piazza Oberdan (tram, 20 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Former Museum of Natural History (museum, 1 min walk), Museo Sartorio (museum, 2 min walk), Museo Revoltella (museum, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 45°38'48"N, 13°45'51"E

Address

Via Torino 8Trieste 34123 Italy

Contact

+39 040 639188

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Civico museo della Civiltà Istriana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trieste Cathedral, Railway Museum Trieste Campo Marzio, Piazza Unità d'Italia, Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò dei Greci.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Civico museo della Civiltà Istriana open?

Civico museo della Civiltà Istriana is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 1 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm
Thursday 10 am - 1 pm
Friday 4 pm - 7 pm
Saturday 4 pm - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Civico museo della Civiltà Istriana?

Nearby attractions include Former Museum of Natural History, Trieste (1 min walk), Museo Sartorio, Trieste (2 min walk), Museo Revoltella, Trieste (2 min walk), Borgo Giuseppino, Trieste (2 min walk).

How to get to Civico museo della Civiltà Istriana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Civico museo della Civiltà Istriana:

Bus

Via San Giorgio • Lines: 30 (1 min walk)
Via Santi Martiri • Lines: 30 (2 min walk)

Ferry

Molo dei Bersaglieri • Lines: Ferry (5 min walk)
Molo Audace • Lines: Trieste - Grado (9 min walk)

Train

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

Tram

Piazza Oberdan • Lines: 2 (20 min walk)
Piazza Casali • Lines: 2 (25 min walk)