Free-time activities

[ICTP info point]

21 - 23 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 learning about natural perfums.  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
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
Until 20 August, there will be a summer fair at the end of the  
waterfront (riva Ottaviano Augusto) 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 21 July, the summer concert season in Miramare Castle  
continues. This second concert is called Concerto vocale with music  
from Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, Mozart, Schubert, Berlioz and de Falla.  
  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 for free in Piazza Unita' , Piazza Hortis and Piazza Verdi-  
Serestate 2006
Today is a concert with the singer Federico Straga' at 21:30 in Piazza  
Hortis singing classical Frank Sinatra Songs.
On Sunday 23 July, at 21:15, there is a concert in Piazza Unita' with  
mixed music elements from jazz, rock and middle eastmusic with singers  
from Israel and Palestina dedicated to peace "shalom".
On Monday 24 July in Piazza Verdi there is a concert at 21:30 with  
classical music from Mozart.

Il Fiume e Le Stelle
Today on Friday 21 July there will be an open air Irish Evening with  
Irish music on "Isola della Cona" for free in the middle of a nature  
reserve You can reach this place only by car, taking the state road  
from Monfalcone to Grado, at the crossing of the Isonzo River you have  
to follow the signs for Isola della Cona.


New Saturday Night Shuttle Bus Service to Sistiana Bay
There will be a free shuttle Bus called "Overnight" each Saturday  
starting from 22 July to 12 August for young 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 gadgets, infomaterial, water and fruits for free.


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.

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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