Back in Contovello

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Back in Contovello

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Contovello (part 2)

Here we are back in Contovello (go to Thursday for the first part).

At the bottom of this quiet lane is the old church (1634), whose bell tower was intentionally built low to withstand the strong Bora gusts.

Contovello

The gate into the medieval hamlet of Contovello, which lies a few kilometres outside Trieste.

This is all that remains of the hamlet, and it is surrounded by houses built much more recently. The village, perched on the karst ridge with a stunning view over the gulf, has nevertheless kept its timeless charm.

(to be continued on saturday)