by InTrieste
Spring is well and truly in the air as Trieste welcomes an April full of interesting cultural events in the city by the Adriatic sea. Here are our tips for things to do in April 2025, one for each day of the month.
1 April. Admire the cherry blossoms around Orto Botanico in San Luigi neighborhood.
2 April. For an uplifting experience head for a walk on the Rilke Trail, with magnificent views over Duino.
3 April. Make friends at the weekly multicultural aperitivo at Bar Tergesteo from 7 pm on. Drinks, laughs, and great company guaranteed!
4 April. Take your kids to Immaginario Scientifico to learn about science in a fun and interactive way.
5 April. Be inspired walking through San Giusto Castle’s ruins.
6 April. Take a train to visit the Basilica of Aquileia, which has 11th century frescos.
7 April. For a sweet treat near Piazza San Antonio, stop by Pasticceria la Bomboniera.
8 April. Have you ever been to Udine, one of the most beautiful towns in Friuli just an hour away from Trieste?
9 April. Go out this Wednesday and raise a negroni – filled glass to all the good things in your life.
10 April. Bask in the beginning of spring’s blossoms with a picnic in Revoltella park.
11 April. Book a table at Ai Tre Magnoni and and try its misto affettati of cured meats and cheeses for appetizer.
12 April. Pop into Savoia Excelsior for an afternoon cocktail inspired by a 13th-century spice route.
13 April. Scour the wares at Mercatino Dell’antiquariato right behind Piazza Unità for unique additions to your spring wardrobe.
14 April. Try a new recipe with the seasonal Romanesco broccoli from Mercato Coperto.
15 April. For a salty and savory brunch try LOOP by Piazza St Antonio.
16 April. Keep colds at bay the Italian way and enjoy a spremuta d’arancia at your local bar.
17 April. Bring a date for the opening night of “Lucia di Lammermoor” opera at the Verdi theater.
18 April. Stop by the Eataly market select a fine bottle of wine for dinner.
19 April. Check out War museum for Peace “Diego de Henriquez”, one of Trieste’s quirkiest but least-visited museums.
20 April. Try a custard-filled zeppole pastry – they are truly delicious!
21 April. This year’s rainy Easter Monday (also known as Pasquetta) is perfect for visiting the Revoltella museum.
22 April. Meet friends for an aperitivo with a view at Barcola’s Pane Quotidiano.
23 April. For today’s lunch, pick up a blue crab at one of the local fish shops.
24 April Celebrate spring with lunch and a walk along the beach in Villaggio del Pescatore in Duino.
25 April. Celebrate Liberation Day with a lunch out at an osmiza. For open osmizas this season visit osmiza.com.
26 April. Confess your love for someone special. Make it Triestine style, with a glass of spritz banco in one hand.
27 April. Have you picked up the spring copy of InTrieste magazine yet? Available (for free) in all of the hip locations around town.
28 April. For a delicious lunch head to Agriturismo Milič in Sagrado.
29 April. Have you ever visited Trieste’s Little Paris?
30 April. Escape to the town of Grado for a walk on a sandy beach.
