Free-time activities

[ICTP info point]

14-16 July 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.
New Exhibition entitled "La basilica in riva al mare" has just opened  
in the Sala Giubileo in Riva III Novembre which tells the history of  
the fish market in Trieste from 1912 to the present day in a series of  
photographs.  Open every day from 10-13 and 15-20.  Free entrance.
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.
Exhibition entitled "Gli orologi di Miramare" open 9:00-18:00 every day  
in Miramare Castle until 31/1/2007, with a collection of Hapsburg  
timepieces on display in the various rooms of the Castle.
Exhibition entitled "Gioielli del Mare" is on show at the Aquario  
Marino on the Molo Pescheria in Trieste.  Every day, except Monday,  
from 9-19 until 29 October.
Ongoing Exhibition at Duino Castle on China.  Open daily, except  
Tuesday, until 12 November.  More information on the website  
www.castellodiduino.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 and from 15:30-17:00 for 8-11 year olds.  This week,  
both groups of children will be working with corn.  You can book by  
e-mail at prenotazioni at immaginarioscientifico.it.  More information on  
their website: www.immaginarioscientifico.it.

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 16 July 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).

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
This weekend there will be stands and kiosks in and around Piazza  
Sant'Antonio (near Ponterosso canal) serving local food and drink, with  
a DJ and concerts scheduled for the evenings.  Until 20 August, there  
will be a summer fair at the end of the waterfront (rive) in Trieste,  
near the swimming pool, with various music shows each evening and food  
and drink on sale.

M U S I C
Concert at Miramare Castle
Today, Friday 14 July, the summer concert season in Miramare Castle  
starts.  The first concert is a saxophone recital by Angelo di Giorgio,  
accompanied by a flautist and a pianist.  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
Today at 21:30 in piazza Unita' there will be a live concert of 80's  
music.  Tomorrow, 15 July, the Bollywood Brass Band from UK and India  
will perform live at 21:15.  On Sunday 16 July, at 21:00, there will be  
the Trieste International Tango Festival.  Entrance is free to all  
events.

Classical Music Concert
On Sunday 16 July at 21:00 in the Casa della Musica (via Capitelli 3)  
there will be a concert for lute, flute and violin of music by Vivaldi.  
  Entrance is free, but donations are welcome.

Muggia sotto le stelle
 From Friday to Sunday evening there will be blues, rock and jazz  
concerts throughout the squares and streets of Muggia starting at 18:30  
each evening.  You can get to Muggia by boat or bus 20.

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.  Children travelling with adults are free of charge.
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.

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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