Free-time activities

[ICTP info point]

3-5 February 2006
Free-time activities
A R T  &  E X H I B I T I O N S
Art Exhibition "Histria" has been extended until 10 February 2006 at 
the Revoltella Museum, via Diaz 27. More information on the exhibition 
and also on the Museum's permanent collections on the website: 
www.museorevoltella.it.
Exhibition of drawings by Leonor Fini, one of the greatest European 
surrealist artists.  The theme of the exhibition, entitled "...per i 
gatti, adorati gatti" is cats.  Open until 17/2/2006 from 10-13 and 
17-21 in the Sala ex-albo Pretorio (piazza Piccolo, 3).  All proceeds 
will be donated to Il Gattile cattery in Trieste.
On Saturday 4 February, there will be the inauguration of the 
exhibition of paintings by Pino Rasile entitled "Colori Sospesi", a 
series of landscapes.  Open until 5 March every day from 11.30-15 and 
19-01, closed Sunday morning at "Le Maldrobrie" in via Malconton 4/C.
Ongoing until 30 April in via Carducci 12 is the exhibition entitled 
"L'educazione spezzata" dedicated to the Jewish schools in Trieste and 
Fiume during the period prior to the outbreak of the II World War.  
Open Mon., Tue. and Thur. from 10.30-16.30, Wed. and Fri. from 
8.30-14.30 and Sun. from 11.30-17.30.  Guided tours of the exhibition 
can be booked on 040-633819.

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 and from 15:30-17:00 for 8-11 year olds.  This Sunday, 
both groups will be making drums.  You can book by e-mail at 
prenotazioni at immaginarioscientifico.it.  More information on their 
website: www.immaginarioscientifico.it.

C U L T U R E
"Carrelas de Sardigna"
This weekend there will be a celebration of two days dedicated to the 
music, dances, culture and traditions of Sardinia.  On Saturday 4 
February at 18:30 in the Casa della Musica in via Capitelli 3, there 
will be the showing of a film of Sardinian music, followed at 20:30 by 
an opportunity to taste typical local wines and a concert of 
traditional music.  On Sunday 5 February in the gymnasium of the "Dante 
Alighieri" school in via Giustiniano 3 (near piazza Oberdan), from 
10-18 there will be a day of traditional Sardinian folk dancing with 
live music and courses teaching the basic dance steps.  More 
information on both events on 347-9937412.

M U S I C
Classical Music Concert
On Friday 3 February at 17:15 in the Auditorium of the Revoltella 
Museum (via Diaz 27), there will be a concert by the Australian pianist 
Maureen Jones and cellist Enrico Bronzi of music by Mozart.  Entrance 
is free.

S P O R T
Ice-Skating
On Saturday 4 February an ice-skating rink will open at the Fiera 
buildings in piazzale de Gasperi (bus 18 from piazza della Borsa).  
Opening hours will be Monday-Friday 14-22 and Saturday and Sunday 
10-22.  The cost is 6 euro (including hire of skates) or 3 euro if you 
take your own skates.

Bike Ride
On Saturday 4 February at 11.30 there will be a meeting of cyclists in 
Piazza Unita' under the Town Hall, organized by the 'Ama Trieste' 
Association (who will be lending bikes to those without) and the 
'Ulisse Fiab' Association, to promote the use of bicycles in town.

Swimming
Trieste offers the following possibilities for swimmers.  The new 
structure in San Giovanni has a 25m pool as well as a 12m shallow one 
for children and learners (via san Cilino 43/2, bus 6 from Barcola) is 
slightly cheaper than the others and offers a whole range of courses as 
well as a wellness centre with gymnasium, sauna and steam room.  
Weekend opening hours are Sat 7.40-16.20 and Sun 7.40-13.00.  The 50m 
Bianchi pool is in passeggio S. Andrea (buses 8, 9, 15, 16 and 30).  It 
is open at weekends from 9-18 on Saturdays and 9-13 on Sundays.  The 
full schedule and details of courses on offer can be found at 
http://www.trieste.com/sport/news/piscinabianchi.html.  The Acquamarina 
pool is at the end of the seafront (Molo Fratelli Bandiera, bus 8, 9) 
and offers a thermal seawater pool, ideal for those recuperating from 
injury.  There is also a sauna and steam room.  Swimming sessions are 
restricted to 80 minutes at a time, starting at 7.40 on Saturday, last 
entrance at 18.20, on Sunday from 7.40 with the last entry at 11.40.  
More information on 040-301100.
More information, in English, on all the local swimming facilities 
(including the pools also in Altura, Monfalcone and nearby Slovenia) 
can be found on the following site: 
http://triestenet.tripod.com/aquamarina.htm.
Remember to take a swimming cap with you, as it is obligatory in all 
structures!


T O U R S
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.

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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