The Cathedral Basilica of San Giusto is the main Catholic religious building in the city of Trieste. It is located on the top of the homonymous hill overlooking the city.
As reported by most Trieste historians, the current appearance of the basilica derives from the unification of the two pre-existing churches of Santa Maria and the one dedicated to the martyr San Giusto, which were incorporated under the same roof by Bishop Rodolfo Pedrazzani da Robecco between the years 1302 and 1320 to provide the city with an imposing cathedral.
The first news regarding the cathedral dates back to the year 1337, when the bell tower of the former church of Santa Maria was covered with a thick wall to be able to support the new building.
The work on the bell tower was completed in 1343, but those on the church lasted practically until the end of the century. The bell tower was originally higher, but in 1422 it was struck by lightning and was reduced to its current height.
After the definitive dedication of the city to Austria (1382), the then emperor Leopold III appointed the first German bishop of Trieste, Enrico de Wildenstein, who on 27 November 1385 consecrated the main altar of the cathedral.
In November 1899, Pope Leo XIII elevated it to the dignity of a minor basilica.
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