Free-time activities

[ICTP info point]

17-19 February 2006

Free-time activities

A R T & E X H I B I T I O N S

New exhibitionin Galleria Lipanjepuntin Arte Contemporanea, via Diaz 4 
entitled U2 & iby the photographer Anton Corbijn. A series of shots of 
the rock band taken over the years.  Open until 11 April 2006 Tue-Fri 
15.30-19.30, Sat. 16.30-19.30, closed Sun, Mon. Info. on 040-308099.

Exhibitionof over forty photographs taken during a journey to Tibet in 
2004 by Fulvia Fornasaro, Quelli piu' vicini al cielo, can be visited 
in the Sala Mostre Fenice in Galleria Fenice 2 until 3 March 2006.

Ongoing until 30 Aprilin 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.

The exhibitionentitled "Il tempo della Scuola"documents the history of 
local nursery and primary schools in Trieste from 1841 onwards. It can 
be visited in the Sala di Palazzo Costanzi in piazza Piccola, 2 from 
Monday-Saturday from 10-13 and 16-20 and on Sunday from 10-20.

Exhibitionof paintings by Claudio Bonanni at the Galleria Rettori 
Tribbio 2 in piazza Vecchia 6. The paintings are joyous representations 
of Mediterranean life in a post-impressionist style. Open until 24 
February from 10-12.30 and 17-19.30 weekdays and 11-12.30 on 
Sundays. Closed on Monday.

An exhibitionentitled "Una Citta' a bordo"traces Trieste's traditional 
link with cruise ships over the past 90 years. Open every day from 
10-19 in the Sala del Ridotto at the Teatro Verdi.

 

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 bubbles. You can book by e-mail at 
prenotazioni at immaginarioscientifico.it. More information on their 
website: www.immaginarioscientifico.it.

 

C O N C E R T S

Casa della Musica

At 21:00 on Friday 17 February, there will be a concert entitled Mina 
Project at the Casa della Musica in via Capitelli 3. The classic songs 
of the famous Italian singer will be performed by the Lorena Favot and 
Rudy Fantin Jazz Trio.

Teatro Miela

On Sunday 19 February 2006 at 18:30 at the Miela Theatre, piazza Duca 
degli Abruzzi, there will be a show entitled "MiciAmici". After some 
musical performances, there will be a charity auction of the pictures 
of cats which were on display at the recent exhibition ".. per i gatti, 
adorati gatti". Margherita Hack will be present as a testimonial for 
the evening.

 

C U L T U R E

Museo dell'Antartide - Museum of the Antarctic

Located in San Giovanni park, via Weiss 21, at this museum you can see 
reconstructions of Amundsen's tent and Shackleton's ship, as well as 
all sorts of interactive exhibits documenting various expeditions to 
the Antarctic. Open every day except Tuesday from 9-13 and 15-19. A 
guided tour is included in the price of the ticket. Info. on 
040-567889.

 

F L E A M A R K E T

On Sunday 19 February 2006, there will be the monthly flea market in 
Trieste town centre. All sorts of antiques and bric a brac will be on 
sale all day in the roads of the old town behind Piazza della Borsa 
near the Roman Theatre (Teatro Romano).

 

S P O R T

Ice-Skating

An ice-skating rink is open at the Fiera buildings until the end of 
March 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.

 

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).