Monolocale in Androna Campo Marzio 7

The city fronts the Gulf of Trieste on the Adriatic Sea. The limestone Carso (Trieste Karst) plateau rises immediately inland; the area contains karst sinkholes and show caves such as the Grotta Gigante a few kilometres from the city. The Miramare park and Miramare Castle occupy a coastal promontory north of the urban area. The Port of Trieste is a commercial deep-water port with freight, ferry and cruise terminals. The international border with Slovenia lies a few kilometres east of the city. Trieste is a regional service and cultural centre with the University of Trieste and international research institutions including SISSA, ICTP and the Elettra synchrotron. Piazza Unità d'Italia is the city centre square that opens onto the sea. Nearest alpine ski lifts are in the Julian Alps (Sella Nevea/Tarvisio), about 90–120 minutes' drive. Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (Ronchi dei Legionari) is roughly 30 km west of the city. The area is known for its Austro-Hungarian architecture, historical port role and coffee-house culture.