The stunning Trieste Cathedral is dedicated to San Giusto. It was consecrated in 1385. It is an amalgamation of two 5th Romanesque churches.
The church has a Gothic Rose window and a short bell tower constructed in the 13th century using Romanesque debris. It has a 14th century sculpture of San Giusto holding a martyr’s palm and a model of Trieste.
Inside the church are Byzantine mosaics created in the 12th and 13th centuries.
I find it amazing that it is possible to walk on centuries old floors and admire art created by long dead artisans. It was worth coming to Trieste for this building alone.
I particularly loved the worn faces on the exterior of the building. I wonder who the models were.
Beside the church are the remains of Roman Forum.
The cathedral is high above the city in a beautiful park. It is possible to climb to the top of the tower for great views, but we were there too late in the day. We must return.
I agree with you when you say “I find it amazing that it is possible to walk on centuries old floors and admire art created by long dead artisans” I had the same feeling seeing the wooden churches and painted monasteries in Romania…..
By: Sue on September 18, 2017
at 9:06 am
This little church was stunning. I am also amazed that each one is different from the next.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 18, 2017
at 1:29 pm
That’s what is so marvellous about historic places
By: Sue on September 18, 2017
at 2:30 pm
I love those Byzantine mosaics! Well, the whole church is a jewel. Thank you for sharing.
By: Mulino Dominillo on September 18, 2017
at 7:18 pm
The church was wonderful. It is quiet small, but packed with stunning things.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 20, 2017
at 8:42 pm
You have a unique way of highlighting the interesting and the beautiful in all the places you visit.
By: Andrea Waterhouse on September 18, 2017
at 7:40 pm
Trieste is lovely and this church was a highlight.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 20, 2017
at 8:42 pm
I find it amazing how close we can get to history and walking on it. I felt the same way at Machu Picchu that we could talk and walk on the terraces and plaza stones!
By: Lorraine @Not Quite Nigella on September 20, 2017
at 9:42 pm
Isn’t travel wonderful?
By: Debra Kolkka on September 21, 2017
at 4:41 am
The gold mosaics remind me of Monreale cathedral in Sicily. In your very first photo it’s interesting how they have had to set the door off centre, even Giusto doesn’t stand above the door in the second photo. It all adds to the charm 🙂
By: apollard on September 21, 2017
at 7:57 am
I loved this charming little church. It was a lovely surprise.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 22, 2017
at 3:07 am
This is a rare classic that has stood the test of time.
By: Philip Ruskins on September 23, 2017
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