Free-time activities

[ICTP info point]

4 - 6 August 2006
Free-time activities
A R T  &  E X H I B I T I O N S
Exhibition entitled "Turqeries: Immagini dal mondo Ottomano nell'Europa  
del XVII" in Palazzo Gopcevic (via Rossini 4, near the Ponterosso  
canal).  This is the Triestine contribution to the big exhibition  
dedicated to the Turks which is taking place throughout the region,  
with exhibitions ongoing in Palmanova, Udine, Pordenone, Grado and  
Villa Manin.  Open until 3 September every day from 9-19, free  
entrance.
At the Museo Revoltella in via Diaz, 27, there is an ongoing exhibition  
entitled "Lessico familiare", dedicated to the life and times of the  
local writer and journalist, Silvio Benco (1874-1949).  Open until 24  
September.
Exhibition entitled "Il Friuli terremotato", commemorating the  
earthquake which devastated large parts of Friuli in 1976, can be seen  
each day from 9-13 at the Museo Postale e Telegrafico della  
Mitteleuropa in piazza Vittorio Veneto until 24 September.
Two important exhibitions at Villa Manin di Passariano.  One "Infinite  
Painting" is ongoing until 24 September from Tues-Sun 10-18, the other  
is called "Sculture nel Parco".  More information on the website (also  
in English): www.villamanincontemporanea.it/.

C H I L D R E N's  A C T I V I T I E S
L'Immaginario Scientifico
This science museum (located on the ground floor level of the Adriatico  
Hotel, entrance at the rear of the hotel, opposite the 36 bus stop) has  
exhibits which are particularly suitable for children.
A children's laboratory will be held on Sunday from 15.45-16.45 for  
those aged 4-7 (making rockets) and from 15:30-17:00 for 8-11 year olds  
(making kites).  You can book by e-mail at  
prenotazioni at immaginarioscientifico.it.  More information on their  
website: www.immaginarioscientifico.it.

"Bolle in Parco" - Diving in Miramare marine reserve
On Saturday 5 August from 9-12.:30 there will be the chance for  
children aged 8 - 13 to try out diving, free of charge, in the waters  
of the Miramare marine reserve.  No previous experience is necessary.   
You can book a place by calling 329-9278622 from 14:30-18:30, or  
040-826576 from 19-20 this evening.

Revoltella Museum
Every Saturday at the Revoltella Museum in via Diaz in Trieste, there  
is a children's laboratory organized from 16:00-18:00.  See the web  
site www.museorevoltella.it for more information or call 040-6754350.

F A I R S  &  M A R K E T S
Flea Market
On Sunday 6 August 2006, there will be an arts and hobby market in the  
roads of the old town behind Piazza della Borsa near the Roman Theatre  
(Teatro Romano) from 8-18.

Flea Market
Each Friday evening for the whole of the summer season, from 18-23 in  
the Caravella area of Sistiana bay there is a weekly antiques and bric  
a brac market.

Bricolage Demonstration
Each Saturday there are free bricolage demonstrations at the  
Carto-Legatoria Tassini in via Matteotti, 5 from 10-13 and 16-19:30.  
More information on 040-367228.

F O O D  &  D R I N K
SAGRE
The summer months see a proliferation of local open-air Sagre-Country  
village festivals, which are outdoor festivals organized annually by  
lots of local village communities.  There are kiosks where you can buy  
typical local food and drink as well as live music and dancing.
This weekend there are sagre taking place in Basovizza (every evening  
from 19 at the "Laghetto") and in the San Dorligo area of Trieste  
(Prebenico).
On Friday 4 August there will be a "Festa della birra e del  
fuoristrada" with live music, and Bavarian beer at the sports' ground  
in Trebiciano.

M U S I C & D A N C I N G
Concert at Miramare Castle
Today, Friday 4 August, the summer concert season in Miramare Castle  
continues.  This evening's concert is a guitar recital by Angelo Gillo  
of music by Berkeley, Giuliani and Rodrigo.  The concert starts at  
20:30 in the Sala del Trono (throne room).  Places are limited, so you  
are advised to get there early.

Concerts in Piazza Unita' - Serestate 2006
Each evening in Piazza Unita' there is a music concert.  The original  
schedule has been disrupted by the recent storms, but on Friday at  
20:45 there should be a performance of "Firexxxpression", a 'street  
fight" dance show.  Depending on the weather, on Saturday at 21:30,  
there should be "Ritmo!", a concert of music typical of the Dolce Vita  
era in Italy.  On Sunday 6 August, local bands will perform a selection  
of 60's music starting at 21:30.  Entrance is free to all concerts.   
Next Tuesday, 8 August, at 20:30, there will be a concert dedicated to  
the musical "Moulin Rouge", with dancers, musicians and singers  
performing excerpts from the film's soundtrack.

Saturday Night Shuttle Bus Service to Sistiana Bay
There is a free shuttle bus called "Overnight" each Saturday until 12  
August for people to go dancing at the Open Air Discos of Sistiana at  
the seaside.  Departures from Piazza Oberdan in Trieste at 22:30,  
24:00, 1:30. Returns from Sistiana at 23:15, 0:45, 2:15, 3:45. At the  
return point there will be a stand that distributes free gadgets,  
infomaterial, water and fruit.

T O U R S
Trieste by Train
The "Rondo'" historical train which tours Trieste and the surrounding  
hills on the old railway lines started its summer season last weekend.   
Trains leave Campo Marzio station each Sunday at 9:45 and 15, and the  
main Railway station at 11:53 and 17:10.  The journey lasts about 1n  
hour and twenty minutes.  Tickets cost 8 Euro for a single, 12 Euro for  
a return.
Trieste by Bus
Every Saturday a bus leaves for a tour of Trieste from in front of the  
train station at 14.00.  It takes in all of the main sights to see  
downtown, and there is also a 30-minute stop at St. Giusto Castle,  
where you can walk along the Castle walls or visit the Cathedral or  
simply enjoy the spectacular views.  Tickets may be bought in the Sala  
Eurostar in the main railway station and cost 5.20 Euro, with children  
under 10 travelling free.
Trieste by Boat
There are now several boat trips operating locally for the summer  
season: Trieste-Muggia, Trieste-Barcola-Grignano (see the following web  
site for timetables and prices:  
www.triestetrasporti.it/ttspa/cms/002/html/modules.php? 
op=modload&name=PostWrap&file=index&page=/ttspa/pages/ita/pages/ 
indexsermar.php&height=800.
Please note that all these boat trips within the Province of Trieste  
are free of charge to those who hold an annual or monthly "rete"  
transport ticket.  We have been informed however that the  
Trieste-Muggia route is now no longer free for rete holders!
The Delfino Verde boat has also started operating the route Trieste -  
Grado.  More details on the site: www.delfinoverde.it.
Free Coach Tours
Each Saturday at 9:30 a coach departs from the square in front of the  
Stazione Marittima (to the left of Piazza Unita', looking towards the  
sea, on the waterfront in Trieste).  Its first stop is the Botanical  
Garden "La Carsiana", where you can take a look around the 6000 sq.m of  
parkland, full of karst floral species.  Afterwards, the bus heads  
towards Duino, a picturesque village along the coast towards the  
airport, where you can visit the Castle of the Torre e Tasso family  
(www.castellodiduino.it) and take a walk along the cliff path with  
spectacular views, which is named after the poet Rainer Maria Rilke who  
wrote his "Elegie duinesi" there.
The return to the Stazione Marittima is scheduled for 13:30.  The bus  
is free of charge, and places are assigned on a first-come-first-served  
basis.  You will have to pay for the entrance tickets to the Botanical  
Garden and the Castle.  The service will run until 9 September.


For more information on all of the above, and for lots more suggestions  
of what to see and do locally, please contact the InfoPoint in the Main  
Building Reception (ext. 433).
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