Gorizia district, Friuli – Venezia Giulia, Italy

Places to visit near Duino

Duino is a town in Gorizia district, Friuli – Venezia Giulia, Italy, home to about 1,369 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 35 churches and 12 caves. The must-see places are Castello di Duino / Devinski Grad (1 km), Riserva Naturale Falesie di Duino (1 km) and Grotta del Dio Mithra / Mitrejeva Jama (2 km).

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Duino, Friuli – Venezia Giulia
Duino, Gorizia district, Friuli – Venezia Giulia, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Duino at a glance

Location
Gorizia district, Friuli – Venezia Giulia, Italy
Population
about 1,369
Coordinates
45.7734° N, 13.6044° E
Places within 50 km
138 (138 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Duino

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Duino: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Duino

79 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Duino. The closest is Kremenjak (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Duino

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Duino. The closest is Castello di Duino / Devinski Grad (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Duino

53 churches within 100 km of Duino. The closest is San Giovanni in Tuba / Cerkev Svetega Ivana (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Duino

28 caves within 100 km of Duino. The closest is Grotta del Dio Mithra / Mitrejeva Jama (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Duino

22 museums within 100 km of Duino. The closest is Museo Paleocristiano (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Duino

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Duino. The closest is Riserva Naturale Falesie di Duino (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Duino

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Duino
  2. 1 km Castello di Duino / Devinski Grad · heritage site, Trieste
  3. 1 km Riserva Naturale Falesie di Duino · nature spot, Trieste
  4. 8 km Kremenjak · viewpoint
  5. 5 km San Giovanni in Tuba / Cerkev Svetega Ivana · church, Trieste
  6. 1 km Grotta del Dio Mithra / Mitrejeva Jama · cave, Trieste
  7. 2 km Back to Duino

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Duino by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1679Kremenjak (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3559Castello di Duino / Devinski Grad (1 km)
    Churches3553San Giovanni in Tuba / Cerkev Svetega Ivana (2 km)
    Caves1228Grotta del Dio Mithra / Mitrejeva Jama (2 km)
    Museums1222Museo Paleocristiano (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1319Riserva Naturale Falesie di Duino (1 km)
    Beaches & coast712Lanterna (23 km)
    Waterfalls16Škocjan Caves (Artificial Entrance) (40 km)
    Other attractions35Victory Lighthouse (20 km)
    Parks12Ferrari Garden (25 km)
    Treks12European Long Distance Path E6 - Part Slovenia (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isola di Barbana (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Wild Lake (50 km)

    Duino: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Duino?

    Castello di Duino / Devinski Grad (heritage site, about 1 km), Riserva Naturale Falesie di Duino (nature spot, about 1 km), Grotta del Dio Mithra / Mitrejeva Jama (cave, about 2 km), San Giovanni in Tuba / Cerkev Svetega Ivana (church, about 2 km), Kremenjak (viewpoint, about 7 km), Santuario Beata Vergine Marcelliana (church, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Duino?

    138 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 12 caves, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Duino?

    Kremenjak, about 7 km by road; Cerje (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Duino?

    Castello di Duino / Devinski Grad, about 1 km by road; Rocca di Monfalcone (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Duino?

    San Giovanni in Tuba / Cerkev Svetega Ivana, about 2 km by road; Santuario Beata Vergine Marcelliana (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Duino?

    Start in Duino, visit Castello di Duino / Devinski Grad, then Riserva Naturale Falesie di Duino, then Kremenjak, then San Giovanni in Tuba / Cerkev Svetega Ivana, then Grotta del Dio Mithra / Mitrejeva Jama, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Duino?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Duino

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Duino’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Duino on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.