Molo San Carlo and the Lanterna of Trieste

This historical photograph portrays the bustling port of Trieste, focusing on the Molo San Carlo (known today as Molo Audace). Numerous vessels, including masted sailing ships and early steamships, crowd the quay, witnessing the intense commercial activity of the era. In the background, at the end of the breakwater, stands the Lanterna, the historic lighthouse and symbol of the city overlooking the gulf. The scene perfectly captures the maritime atmosphere from when Trieste was the main maritime hub of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.