Duino Castle

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Duino Castle is a fourteenth-century fortification located in Duino, near Trieste, Italy, on the cliffs overlooking the Gulf of Trieste. ()

Local name: Castello di Duino Architectural style: Medieval architectureCoordinates: 45°46'0"N, 13°36'0"E

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Friuli-Venezia GiuliaItaly

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Duino Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Miramare Castle, Rilke trail, Duino Mithraeum, Lago di Doberdò.

7 miSE
Hapsburg residence with period interiors
Miramare Castle, Trieste
179 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque Gulf of Trieste, Miramare Castle stands as a stunning testament to 19th-century elegance and the city's rich history. This fairy-tale castle, located in Trieste, Italy, was constructed between 1856 and 1860 for Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian...
0.7 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Rilke trail
19 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of northern Italy, the Rilke Trail offers a serene escape for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts alike. This enchanting path winds along the cliffs of the Gulf of Trieste, presenting breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea and the...
1.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Duino Mithraeum
32 min walk • Nestled within the picturesque landscape of Duino, Italy, the Duino Mithraeum emerges as a fascinating historical site, offering a glimpse into the ancient religious practices that once thrived in the region. This ancient cave, believed to have been dedicated to the...
4.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago di Doberdò
123 min walk • Lake Doberdò is the name of a sinkhole in the Province of Gorizia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. It is located on the westernmost edge of the Karst plateau, close to the border with Slovenia. It is named after the village of Doberdò del Lago.
4.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Abisso Bonetti
120 min walk • Abisso Bonetti is a Karst cave in the municipality of Doberdò del Lago, 1 km SE from the small village of Bonetti, near Slovenian border. The cave is one of the most famous cavities in the Gorizia Karst.
6.9 miSE
Museum
Science Centre, Trieste
175 min walk • The Science Centre Immaginario Scientifico is an interactive and experimental science museum with 3 locations in Friuli Venezia Giulia: in Trieste, Pordenone and Tavagnacco.
4.3 miNW
Town
Monfalcone
110 min walk • Monfalcone is a town and comune of the province of Gorizia in Friuli Venezia Giulia, northern Italy, located on the Gulf of Trieste. Monfalcone means 'falcon mountain' in Italian. It is a major industrial centre for manufacturing ships, airplanes, textiles, chemicals, and refined oil.
0.7 miE
Park
Riserva naturale Falesie di Duino / Naravni rezervat Devinske stene
19 min walk • The Falesie di Duino nature reserve is a protected natural area in the municipality of Duino-Aurisina, in the province of Trieste, bordering the province of Gorizia. It essentially involves the localities of Duino and Sistiana and covers 107...
4.4 miNW
Forts and castles
Rocca di Monfalcone
111 min walk • The Fortress of Monfalcone is a fortification located on the hill behind the town of the same name.
4.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Grotta dell'Artiglieria
121 min walk • Grotta dell'Artiglieria is a Karst cave in the municipality of Doberdò del Lago. The cave is located NE of Doberdob Lake, near the top of a small hill, in the small village of Jamiano.
4.4 miE
Locality
Duino-Aurisina
113 min walk • One of the main attractions in Duino-Aurisina is the Duino Castle, a medieval fortress that overlooks the Gulf of Trieste. This iconic landmark is perched on a cliff and offers stunning views of the Adriatic Sea. Visitors can explore the castle grounds, which include a...