Sagra di San Marco

An over forty-year tradition

The Sagra di San Marco is one of Trieste's longest-standing popular festivals: a tradition that has lasted for over forty years, organised by the Parrocchia San Marco Evangelista (Parish of Saint Mark the Evangelist) in the gardens of Villa Rinascita, on Via dei Modiano. An eagerly awaited event that, spread over several weekends between spring and summer, brings together generations of Triestines.

Trieste's cuisine takes centre stage

The heart of the festival is the local gastronomy: from grilled dishes with ćevapčići, sausages, würstel, spit-roasted chicken, ombolo, cheese, and polenta, to fried calamari, chips, and battered vegetables, and finally desserts. Beer, wine, and the flavours of Central European and Adriatic tradition, which blend in Julian cuisine, are also available. The service includes indoor seating and takeaway options.

Music and conviviality every evening

Each evening is accompanied by live music, along with a charity raffle and a prize-winning tombola (bingo), in a family-friendly festive atmosphere. The spacious grounds of Villa Rinascita, with its football pitch and car park, make the festival convenient and welcoming for families and groups.

The spirit of the neighbourhood

More than just a gastronomic event, the Sagra di San Marco is a moment for the community: an opportunity to get together, support the parish's activities, and experience the neighbourhood, in a Trieste made of popular traditions and outdoor dining.