St. Just Cathedral

St. Giusto Cathedral is Trieste's most important Catholic building. St. Giusto Cathedral is situated on the top of the homonymous hill that dominates the city.

The Cathedral's current aspect derives from the union of the two pre-existing churches: St. Mary's Church and the Church dedicated to Saint Giusto the Martyr, the Patron Saint of the city of Trieste. This union was accomplished by the then bishop Roberto Pedrazzani da Robecco between 1302 and 1320, thus providing the city with a magnificent cathedral. During the fusion an aisle was pulled down; therefore, the plan of the Cathedral became made up of a nave and four aisles.

The gabled façade is characterized by a large double rose window, a statue of Saint Just, coats of arms and a portal deriving from the cutting of a Roman funeral stone.
The square plan bell tower was originally higher, but in 1422, following a thunderbolt, its height was reduced to the present one.
The interior features interesting traces of fifth-century mosaic floors opposite the presbytery, whereas the apse is decorated with modern mosaics. The frescoes depicting the Saint's life date back to the 13th century.

The cathedral's high altar was consecrated on November 27, 1385, by the first German bishop of Trieste, Henry of Wildenstein, appointed by the then Austrian Emperor Leopold III.

Opening times
from 1 October to 5 April: 8.00 - 12.00 /15.30 -19.30
from 6 April to 30 September: Mon-Sat 7.30 - 19.00/Sun 8.00 -19.00

St. Giusto Cathedral
Piazza della Cattedrale 2
34143 Trieste