Trieste, Europa

Trieste is the capital city of Europa.

History
Trieste was one of the oldest parts of the Habsburg Monarchy from 1382 until 1918. In the 19th century, it was the most important port of one of the Great Powers of Europe. As a prosperous seaport in the Mediterranean region, Trieste became the fourth largest city of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In the fin-de-siecle period, it emerged as an important hub for literature and music. However, the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Trieste's union to Italy after World War I led to some decline of its "Mittel-European" cultural and commercial importance. Enjoying an economic revival during the 1930s, Trieste was an important spot in the struggle between the Eastern and Western blocs. In the 1950s, it was chosen as the national capital due to its position between the West and the East of Europa. Today, the city is in one of the richest regions of Italy, and has been a great centre for shipping, through its port (Port of Trieste), Shipbuilding and financial services.