Trieste Question

The Castello di San Giusto and the Basilica di San Giusto are worth a visit. Located at the top of a hill that was the center of the city in Roman times, the views from the ramparts of the Castello are marvelous, and there are some lovely mosaics in the Basilica. It's a manageable uphill walk from the center of town if you're in decent condition, and I understand a bus goes up there as well. If you planned carefully, you could probably get out to the Castello di Miramare, the seaside palace of the ill-fated Archduke Maximilliam, before closing time. It's a short city bus trip from the center of town. There are several city museums which are worth a visit if you're into 19th century furnishings. If you're not feeling ambitious, the center of town is a pedestrian zone, and it's fun to just walk around. The Piazza dell'Unita - the large waterfront square - is worth a visit at night (perhaps for an after-dinner espresso) when the big neoclassical buildings framing the square are lit up.

Yeah, the huge main square is really beautiful at night.

If you feel like a scenic stroll, you can "hike" the Strada Vicentina (aka Strada Napoleonica) with great views down on Trieste. It's not a strenuous walk at all. With a car, you can park your car at one end and walk back and forth. Otherwise, you can take a bus to the start and back from the end (which is how I did it) instead of hiking back and forth. Maybe an hour each way, and that isn't walking very fast.

Thanks - it looks like we will be able to see those sights even in the short time we will be there. After week in Budapest and Pecs, Hungary and then Predjama and Lake Bled, I thought my wife could use some pampering so I booked the Savoie hotel right next to the large square with a balcony and ocean view.
We might have dinner over looking the Adriatic or, perhaps check out the restaurant as suggested.
Thanks much for your kind advice -