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Miramare Castle – Castello di Miramare 0904 interior 4📷 Aconcagua (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
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Miramare Castle

Trieste, Italy

History

A white castle on a rocky point built for Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg, with a seaside park open freely. Parking on the coast road is limited, so arrive early.

Nearest town
Trieste, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.7025, 13.7125
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Campeggio ObeliscoCampsite
    6 km from Miramare Castle
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Agrituristico CarsoCampsite
    8 km from Miramare Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Village Mare PinetaCampsite
    10 km from Miramare Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping San BartolomeoCampsite
    12 km from Miramare Castle · 225 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping San BartolomeoCampsite
    12 km from Miramare Castle · 225 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • BrajdaCampsite
    17 km from Miramare Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Miramare Castle?

Miramare Castle is in Trieste, Italy, at GPS 45.7025, 13.7125. It is about 3 km from Sgonico.

Can you camp near Miramare Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Campeggio Obelisco, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 58 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Miramare Castle?

Miramare Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Friuli: from the Adriatic lagoons to the Julian Alps.

What is there to see near Miramare Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lipica Stud Farm (14 km), Štanjel (17 km), Strunjan Landscape Park (21 km) and Škocjan Caves (22 km).

When is the best time to visit Miramare Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)