This city is ideal for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path destination rich in history, culture, and scenic beauty.

The Hapsburg ruler Maria Theresa opened the city to Jews in 1771 and ... After World War I, when Trieste became part of the Kingdom of Italy (until 1943, when it was occupied by Nazi Germany ...

Before the matter was resolved in 1954 — Italy kept Trieste, and Yugoslavia got most of the surrounding territory — many ...