Barriera Vecchia

This fascinating historic photograph portrays the bustling life of Barriera Vecchia in Trieste between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. dominating the center of the scene is the building that housed the famous Caffè Bizantino, characterized by eclectic architecture with Moorish-style windows. The street houses tracks and a vintage tram, a symbol of early urban transport, while the sidewalks are teeming with pedestrians, businessmen, and women carrying baskets on their heads. The awnings lowered over the shop windows on the right complete this vivid picture of daily life in Trieste.