You will begin your exploration of this historic city at Piazza Unità d’Italia, the largest square in Europe. With one side open to the sea, the piazza is overlooked by the city's most important buildings, demonstrating an expression of public power and economic development. Next, we will head up San Giusto hill, where two churches, San Silvestro and Santa Maria Maggiore sit side by side. The oldest is now the church of the Helvetic community and the other built by the Jesuits. From there, you will visit the Arch of Richard, the oldest Roman-era element visible today (First Century A.D.), and was a gate of the Roman city. Additionally on San Giusto Hill is the old city centre, with the Roman forum and the remains of the civil basilica, the Cathedral dedicated to the patron saint of Trieste (where you will discover the splendid 11th-century mosaic apses) and the medieval castle. We will conclude the tour by visiting the Roman Theatre, which is an archaeological site (2nd-3rd century A.D.), and could accommodate up to 6,000 spectators. This theater emerged completely during an excavation of the area. ** Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Depart: 3:00pm Return: 5:30pm