Demolition in Cittavecchia, 1930s

Historical photo of Cittavecchia in Trieste in the 1930s: a large expanse of rubble documents the demolitions of the district, with passersby crossing the area and tram tracks in the foreground. On the sides, nineteenth-century buildings survive, while in the background the Castello di San Giusto is recognizable. The image conveys the atmosphere of the urban transformation works in the heart of the city.