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.