Multiculturalism on the Adriatic and historical sightseeing from Roman times to the Danube monarchy: Trieste is a port city on the Mediterranean with romantic squares, palazzi, beautiful hotels and impressive castles. Small boats float in the Grand Canal, dewed on both banks. The Piazza Unità d'Italia is the largest square and the vibrant center of the city. Here are the elegant coffee houses of Trieste. True Triesteans visit their much loved lido La Lanterna all year round.