Friuli-Venezia Giulia - Italy
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Miramare Castle | Rating: 8.40 |
| Romantic castle by the sea near Trieste. Built in 1856-60 for the Austrian Archduke Maximilian and his wife, Charlotte of Belgium, read more... |
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Duino Castle and Rilke Trail | Rating: 7.20 |
| In the town of Duino there are two interesting sights. At the top of the coastal cliff stands a picturesque castle of 15th century, read more... |
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Trieste | Rating: 7.00 |
| In the Middle Ages, the free imperial city of Trieste was an important port and trade center because of its strategic position. For a long time it belonged to the Austrian Habsburgs, one of the most powerful royal families in Europe. In the struggle for Trieste, Italy even entered the First World War, having received not only the port, but also a significant part of Austria, in particular the Dolomites, the most beautiful mountains of Europe, read more... |
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Vajont Dam | Rating: 6.00 |
| The decommissioned and notorious dam that caused one of the largest man-made disasters in history, read more... |
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