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Explore the Neo-Gothic Miramare Castle and its vast seaside park at your own pace.
Explore the Neo-Gothic Miramare Castle and its vast seaside park at your own pace.
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Explore Miramare Castle in depth with this two-hour private tour in Italian, German, English, or Slovak.
Explore Miramare Castle in depth with this two-hour private tour in Italian, German, English, or Slovak.
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Visit Miramare Castle and explore Trieste with this 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass combo.
Visit Miramare Castle and explore Trieste with this 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass combo.
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Explore Trieste, the city with a thousand faces, using a 24-hour hop-on-hop-off pass on a comfortable AC bus.
Explore Trieste, the city with a thousand faces, using a 24-hour hop-on-hop-off pass on a comfortable AC bus.
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Immaculately preserved, the castle draws inspiration from Gothic and Renaissance architecture, with distinct Austrian and Germanic influences. The entry tickets afford access to approximately 20 rooms. The Miramare Castle interiors contain artefacts from the 19th century. Most recently, the Throne Room has been restored to its former glory. Upstairs, view the preserved rooms of Duke Amadeo of Aosta (an active Italian Vicery during World War II). Other rooms worthy seeing include the study and Queen Charlotte’s piano room.
The castle is flanked by 54 acres of lush gardens which are free to enter. Before Ferdinand Maximilian transformed this terrain, the land was thorny and barren. A keen horticulturist, he enlisted the help of Carl Junker, an Austrian architect. Together, they transformed the space into an aboreal wonderland featuring exotic plants that were not native to Trieste. From soil to seeds, several of the flowering varieties we see today were imported by the Archduke.
Designed by Carl Junker, the stable is located on the road to Trieste, at a reasonable distance from the castle. It consists of three parts, with the centre part dedicated for the horses. The stables also consist of accommodation for the staff and the kitchens, which were near the sea. Later, the Dukes of Aosta made significant changes to the building during their stay between the two World Wars.
Post restoration, the little tower is once again open to the public during special events and important dates. Located inside is a valuable clock of Viennese make.
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Since 2018, one of the stables’ wings has been used as the BioMa. This educative and interactive space takes you through reefs and other ocean ecosystems in the Gulf of Trieste.
Access Included: Tickets to the BioMa have to be purchased separately.
Located in the basement and overlooking the portico, the kitchen is now open for viewing after restoration efforts.
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There are two greenhouses: old and new. They were originally used for botanical experiments. While the old greenhouses are under renovation, the new one contains the orangery and the upcoming educational room.
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While the main castle was still under construction, Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian and his wife Queen Charlotte temporarily lived in the Castelletto, which was a miniature version of the castle.
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This was the changing booth of Duke Anadeo of Aosta. It offers pleasing views of both the sea and the castle.
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Best time to visit: During summer, as the castle is open for longer, you can expect more crowds. Try to visit early in the morning from October-March for a more relaxed viewing experience.
Address: V.le Miramare, 34151 Trieste TS, Italy
Miramare is committed to ensuring that guests with disabilities make the most of their trip. To this end, they offer:
While there is a cafetaria inside the park called Cafe Massimiliano, here are some nearby dining options to choose from:
While entry to Miramare Castle Park is free, booking tickets online to enter the Castle or the Marine Biodiversity Centre (BioMa — located in the former Castle stables) is highly recommended. This saves you time otherwise spent in long queues.
-Saves time: Booking Miramare Castle tickets online saves you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the ticketing counter.
-Flexible planning: Booking online also gives you the ability to plan your trip better and possibly see other attractions in the vicinity.
Miramare Castle tickets only include access to the castle. Audioguided tours, thematic tours and visiting the BioMa require the purchase of add-on/separate tickets.
Entry to Miramare Castle is free for all on the first Sunday of each month. EU and non-EU minors, people with disabilities and their companions, teachers, scholars and students, journalists, tour guides and interpreters, members of ICOM, etc. have free entry.
Miramare Castle tickets cannot be canceled or rescheduled.
The castle is open from 9 AM to 7 PM on all days except December 25 and January 1. The castle park is generally open from 8 AM to 5 PM, although it can operate on reduced or extended hours as per the season.
It takes between 1 and 1.5 hours to visit the Castle, the Park, and the various highlights within the castle Premises like the Kitchens, Greenhouses, Castelletto, etc.