The Demolished Building in Piazza Nuova (Today Repubblica)

This historical photo documents the appearance of a corner building located in Piazza Nuova, now known as Piazza della Repubblica in Trieste. The structure, featuring shuttered windows and ground-floor shops, was demolished in 1910 to allow for the construction of the monumental RAS Palace. The image offers a glimpse into past urban planning, showing tram tracks and a few passersby animating the city scene.