Piazza Attilio Hortis Beginning of the 1900s

This historical photo offers a picturesque view of Piazza Attilio Hortis in Trieste. In the foreground, the green of the trees surrounding the piazza is visible, while on the right the building with the inscription “MUSEO” stands out, the historic seat of the Museo Civico di Storia Naturale. In the center of the image rises the bell tower of the church of the Beata Vergine del Soccorso, recognizable for its elegant tower with clock. In the background, the houses and hills of the old city are distinguishable, with the Colle di San Giusto dominating the horizon. The atmosphere is calm and bright, and it conveys the cultural and historical charm of one of the most beloved squares in Trieste.