Self Guided Podcast Tour The Literary Soul of Trieste

Trieste, Italy
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Duration1h 25m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Step into the polyglot streets of early 20th-century Trieste, a city perched on the edge of an empire, where three vastly different writers collided to change the course of modern literature. Join our expert Sara and local explorer Alex on this immersive redthread tour as they trace the intertwined lives of James Joyce, Italo Svevo, and Umberto Saba. From intimate antiquarian bookshops to grand Habsburg-era cafés, discover how a failed businessman, a depressed poet, and a penniless Irish exile found their voices in the 'Vienna by the Sea'.

- A 2.1 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 85 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Identity, Migration & Globalization and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. Museo Joyce
    10m
    The civic museum housing the intertwined archives of Italo Svevo and James Joyce.
  2. Statua di Italo Svevo
    10m
    A bronze statue of Italo Svevo, capturing his dual identity as a businessman and writer.
  3. Statua di James Joyce
    10m
    A statue of James Joyce on the Ponte Rosso, symbolizing his liminal existence in exile.
  4. Libreria Antiquaria Umberto Saba
    10m
    The historic antiquarian bookshop owned by poet Umberto Saba, a deeply intimate literary sanctuary.
  5. Statua di Umberto Saba di Trieste
    10m
    A statue of Umberto Saba walking with his cane, immortalized in the streets he loved.
  6. Caffe San Marco
    10m
    A historic cafe and bookstore, the intellectual gathering place for Trieste's literary elite.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the entrance of Museo Sveviano e Museo Joyce in Trieste. Arrive a few minutes early and check the app's map for the exact meeting position.

End point

The tour ends at Antico Caffè San Marco. From here, walk to the nearest public transport stop for your onward journey.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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