#TriesteOpicina

The Trieste–Opicina was an Italian hillclimb competition held on the road connecting Trieste with Opicina, on the Karst plateau in northeastern Italy. First contested in 1911, it became one of the country's longest-established hillclimbs, although its history was interrupted by the two World Wars and other periods of inactivity. The course followed the ascent from the outskirts of Trieste towards Opicina, incorporating fast sweeping bends, changes in gradient and several technically demanding sections, including the well-known Faccanoni and Obelisco corners. Its length varied over the decades, with the final configuration measuring 8.020 km and an elevation difference of approximately 250 metres. The combination of high average speeds and a relatively fast road layout earned the event the nickname “Monza in salita” (Uphill Monza). Originally contested by early racing cars and motorcycles, it subsequently attracted sports cars, Grand Touring cars, touring cars and single-seaters. During the post-war period, the Trieste–Opicina became an established fixture of Italian hillclimb racing, drawing leading national drivers and manufacturers. Increasing vehicle performance, limited safety provisions and the growing importance of the road for local traffic eventually made the continuation of the competition impractical. The final competitive edition took place on 23 May 1971. Since 1982, its history has been commemorated through historic motoring events and regularity competitions, including the Trieste–Opicina Historic, organised with interruptions by the Club dei Venti all'Ora.

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