Since the end of the eighteenth century Trieste was the most important port in the Mediterranean and the town became a very frequented international centre. 
The Abbazia Hotel, originally named Bristol Hotel, was built in 1855  and now, entirely renovated, provides guests with a warm welcome and competence achieved in its many years of activity. Trieste now is the seat of important international scientific institutes, and the Abbazia Hotel staff has been able to interpret the new requirements of hospitality.