View of the Lazzaretto Nuovo Basin in Trieste

This evocative historic photo offers a view of the Lazzaretto Nuovo basin in Trieste, likely dating back to the second half of the 19th century. In the foreground, neat rows of large squared stone blocks suggest expansion works or material storage within the port context. In the center of the scene, several barges and workboats float in the calm waters, equipped with cranes or masts for loading, while the background reveals the city skyline and a forest of masts from moored sailing ships, testifying to the frantic maritime life of the era.