WHAT'S ON 14 - 16 DEC

[ICTP info point]

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND
14 - 16 December 2007


EXHIBITIONS IN TOWN:
ETTORE SOTTSASS, architect and designer, at the Salone degli Incanti 
(after Piazza Unità', on the sea front,) from 6 Dec - 2 March 2008.  
"Vorrei sapere perchè" (I would like to know why) is an anthological 
exhibition on the occasion of the artist's 90th birthday. Opening hours 
10:00 - 19:00.

GIUSEPPE NEGRISIN, sculptor, at the Sala Comunale d'Arte "Negrisin" e 
Museo d'Arte Moderna "Ugo Carà in Muggia from 7 Dec - 12 Jan 2008.  An 
Anthological exhibition of the artist (1930 - 1987) who received 
numerous international prizes who was a student of well-known Triestine 
sculptor Mascherini.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN TRIESTE
Christmas Fair in Piazza Sant'Antonio, kiosks and stands for Christmas 
gifts from 9 Dec - 22 Dec.

Piazza della Borsa: five thousand Krapfens (buns) and Vin Brule' 
(steaming wine) distributed for free on Sat 15 at 17:45, music and 
entertainment!

Flea Market in Trieste's town centre, on Sun 16 from 8:00 - 18:00. All 
sorts of antiques and bric-à-brac will be on sale all day in the old 
town behind Piazza della Borsa, near the Roman Theatre (Teatro Romano).

DISCOUNT SHOPPING LIST FOR ICTP STAFF AND VISITORS: AVAILABLE IN THE 
INFO POINT'S PUBLIC FOLDER.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN MUGGIA
Saturday 15 Dec:
Acrobats and jugglers at 17:00 performing in the streets and squares 
followed by Music in Piazza Marconi with the "Bulli e Pupe" band at 
17:30.
Christmas concert in the Duomo at 20:30 " Piccoli Cantori Città di 
Trieste" and the "Ensemble Strumentale dell'Accademia di Musica e Canto 
Corale".

Sunday 16 Dec:
Acrobats and jugglers in the streets at 10:00
"Concerto Sotto l'Albero" (concert under the tree) at 11:00 in Piazza 
Marconi with the S. Barbara Philharmonic Orchestra.
Gospels at 16:30 with the Chicago Spirituals in Piazza Marconi
Concert in the Duomo at 20:30 with the "Cittanova Corale Ensemble" 
directed by Maestro Maurizio Lo Pinto
				
MUSIC - CONCERTS - THEATRE

FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE TEATRO SILVIO PELLICO in Via Ananian 5/2 
on Sat 15 at 20:30. Please be there half an hour before in order to get 
your seats. You can take bus 5, 11, 19, 22. The theatre is situated 
between Piazza Perugino and Via Rossetti. Please consult www.mappy.it 
in order to find your way.

TRADITIONAL END OF THE YEAR CONCERT AT THE RIDOTTO DEL VERDI: "Dal 
Valzer allo Swing" (from Waltz to Swing) on Friday 14 Dec at 18:00 (Eur 
8,00)

"ROMEO AND JULIET" AT THE VERDI THEATRE with the Yuri Grigorovich 
Theatre Ballet, Fri 14 - Fri 21 Dec. For tickets and info please check 
website; www.teatroverdi-trieste.com

MATINEE CONCERTS at the Revoltella Museum, Sun 16 Dec at 11:00. Marco 
Vincenti, piano and Greta Medini, violin.

THEATRE FOR CHILDREN "Ti racconto una fiaba"(I will tell you a fairy 
tale) at the Orazio Bobbio Theatre (ex La Contrada Theatre) in via 
Ghirlandaio, Sun 16 at 11:00. This week's tale: "Kaleka". Ticket: Eur 
5,00, check website www.contrada.it

GOSPEL CONCERTS IN SAN DORLIGO DELLA VALLE. On Fri 14 at 20:30 in the 
Chiesa di Bagnoli: "The Gospel National Choir Slaviansko" from Bulgaria 
(bus 40 from Central Train Station). On Sunday 16 at 16:00 in the 
Chiesa di Pesek (city bus 51 from Central Train Station): " Stil 
Quartet" from Slovenia.

MUSEUMS
The following website gives details of all museums in Trieste and the 
surrounding region: http://www.museifriuliveneziagiulia.it/ and 
www.turismo.fvg.it

EXCURSIONS: TRIESTE AND SURROUNDINGS
Trieste on Foot
There are guided walking tours (in Italian and English) of Trieste on 
weekends and public holidays, starting at 15:00. The tour lasts 2 hours 
and costs 5 Euro (children under 12 go free).  Book your place at the 
Tourist Bureau (TURISMO FVG Trieste, in Piazza Unità). Tel. 
040.3478312.

The San Giusto Castle (Saint Just) built between 1470 and 1630, rises 
up from the hill in the heart of the ancient city centre of Trieste. 
The castle is closed to the public for restoration works but one can 
walk outside the Castle walls, visit the cathedral built in the 14th 
century, and admire its beautiful mosaics. You can also see in the 
surroundings the remains of the ancient Roman city dating back to the 
first and second century. Take bus 24 from the train station. For more 
info: 040.309362

The Miramare Castle is really close to the ICTP and is open every day 
9:00 - 19:00. However the park is open until 17:00 in winter. There is 
a free-guided tour of the park every Sunday at 11:30 and 13:30. 
Entrance ticket to the Castle Eur 4,00 (show your ICTP badge in order 
to have a reduction for entry). For more info: 
www.castello-miramare.it.

The Duino Castle is without doubt among one of the most attractive 
castles in Europe and is still the official residence of the Torre e 
Tasso royal family.  It was recently opened up to the public for the 
first time.  From its cliff top location it overlooks a small fishing 
village and is surrounded by extensive gardens. Inside, you can see the 
furnishings, pictures, books and mementoes collected over centuries.
Opening hours: 09:30 -16:00. Closed Tuesday. Take bus 51 (the airport 
bus) or city bus 44 from Piazza Oberdan. For a guided tour, call 
040.208120. For more info: http://www.castellodiduino.it/en-index.

Faro della Vittoria (Victory Lighthouse) built by the famous Triestine 
architect Berlam. It is a commemorative monument dedicated to the 
fallen of the First World War. Visiting hours only on Sundays 10:00 - 
15:00. Bus 42 or 44 from Train Station in Trieste.

Guided Tours of the Synagogue on Sundays at the following hours: 
10:00,11:00 and 12:00 in via San Francesco, near Piazza Oberdan.

Muggia
Visit this charming Istro-Venetian fishing village and explore its 
"calli", narrow, picturesque streets flanked by typical, old buildings 
and stop over at Piazza Marconi, in the main square's for a refreshment 
at the typical Coffee Bar. Take bus 20 from the Train Station all the 
way to the center of Muggia. Have a look at Muggia on: 
http://www.muggia.info

EXCURSIONS IN THE CARSO

The Grotta Gigante or Giant Cave
The cave is considered the largest tourist cave in the world. It is 
situated on the Triestine Karst (Carso), half an hour from the city 
center. An exclusive feature of the cave is the horizontal pendulum, 
constructed by university researchers in order to calculate the 
slightest movements of the earth's crust. Visiting hours 10:00 - 16:00. 
Entrance ticket: Eur 8,50/person or Eur 4,50/person for a group of 15. 
You can easily get there by bus 42 from the Central Train Station in 
Trieste and get off at Borgo Grotta-Sgonico.

La Napoleonica or Napoleon's path, panoramic walk overlooking the city.
Take bus 4 to the "Obelisco" from Piazza Oberdan and go walking or 
jogging on the Napoleonica  (Napoleon's path), at the end you will find 
a parking area and at this point, you can take path number 12 (marked 
by C.A.I - Italian Alpine Club) and reach the Temple of Monte Grisa, 
return to Opicina through the Via Crucis path (number 12) and finally 
return to the Obelisk and take the bus back to the city. (Approx. 2 
hours for the whole walk, 1 hour only for  "Napoleon's" path).


AND FOR THOSE WHO LOVE SPORTS...
NEW FOR CHILDREN AT THE ADVENTURE PARK OF CEROGLIE: SANTA CLAUS AND HIS 
ELVES will be coming down from trees with bags full of sweets for 
children. On Sunday 16 at 10:00, entrance fee to the park Eur 5,00. 
Take bus 44 from Piazza Oberdan to Sistiana, connection bus 43 or 73 to 
Ceroglie. If you have a car follow the indications to Sistiana - 
Visogliano - Campo Sportivo - Ceroglie. See website 
www.triesteadventurepark.it. or call for info: +39.3387373563.

RUNNING COMPETTION "CORSA DI NATALE" on Sunday 16. Meeting point in 
Piazza Unità at 9:00 (there is a limit of 500 participants). This 
running competition, was first organized in 2004 in commemoration of 
the 50th anniversary of Trieste's reunification to Italy in 1954. 
Please call " Associazione La Bavisela", Grandi Manifestazione for more 
info: 040.410399

ICE SKATING in Piazza Verdi in Trieste from 30 Nov - 6 January 2008 
from 10:00 - 24:00.

...There are a number of indoor swimming pools. The most popular and 
easy to reach:
The "Bruno Bianchi" swimming pool situated in Passeggio Sant'Andrea, 
bus 8.  Opening hours Fri 9:00 - 22:00, Sat 9:00 - 15:00, Sun 9:00 - 
13:00. Entrance fee Eur 4,50. Tel: 040.306024.
The Acquamarina swimming pool (smaller but has heated sea water) 
situated in Molo Fratelli Bandiera, bus 8. Opening hours Fri 7:40 - 
14:20 / 15:20 - 22:00, Sat 7:40 - 11:00 / 15:40 - 19:40 and Sun 7:40 - 
13:00. Entrance fee Eur 6.00. Tel 040.301100.

Running, jogging or just walking!
Barcola has a 7 km seaside promenade.
The "Basovizza Ring" in the Carso has a 5 km circular ring but you can 
also run in the paths in the woods. You can reach Basovizza by city bus 
51 from the Train Station in Trieste.

Bowling: There is a Bowling Centre in Duino at "the Ristorante Pizzeria 
Bowling Duino" open daily and at night. Take bus 44 from Piazza Oberdan 
to Sistiana or Airport bus 51. Check website www.bowlingduino.it or 
call: 040.208362

ART, DANCE AND MUSIC CLASSES IN TRIESTE:
Art classes: Japanese shibori painting on different materials at the 
Studio Settecolori, via Conti 18. Call: 3291950226.
African percussion music classes: every Tuesday at the Scuola Filzi 
Grego, Strada della Guardiella 9. Call for info: 3285824567, 
www.officineartistiche.it.
Belly dance classes: in via Machiavelli 17. Call +39 040 360293 or 
check website www.danzadelventremyriam.it. Other school: 
www.naadirah.it
Serbian dance classes at the Liceo Dante gymnasium in Trieste, tel 
3478360648 / 3396991301.
African dance classes at the Carducci High School in Via Corsi 1. 
www.officinartistiche.it.
Caribbean dance classes, salsa, merenghe, chacha and more at the "Viale 
39 Bar", in Viale XX Settembre, every Monday from 20:00 - 22:00.



CAFES, FOOD AND WINE

Trieste's historical cafes:  The Tommaseo Cafe' (Riva 3 Novembre) and 
the San Marco Cafe' (Via Battisti 13) are places where writers, 
intellectuals and artists still meet. Presentation of books, art 
exhibits and musical evenings are held there.
Best Buffet in town: "Da Pepi", via Cassa di Risparmio nr 3: a typical 
old-fashioned fast food bar with a Mittel-European atmosphere. You can 
have excellent ham sandwiches at the bar, or enjoy the special house 
dish; a variety of cold cuts served with sauerkraut and freshly grated 
horseradish. Good selection of wines and beers. Reviewed by the New 
York Times as the best of its the kind in the Region.
Best chocolate and pastry shop: "Pasticceria Orocolato" in Via Cassa di 
Risparmio nr 9.
Excellent pastry shops, dating back to 1850, decorated in "Liberty" 
style: "La Bomboniera" in via XXX Ottobre. (Near Piazza San Antonio) 
and "Pasticceria Pirona" in Largo Barriera 12, where James Joyce used 
to be a customer. Pirona won a prize for the best hot chocolate in 
Italy.

Agriturismo or Farm House Restaurants:
Milic, Localita' Sgonico (Sagrado) in the Carso, offers excellent local 
wines and typical Carso specialties (mainly soups, grilled meats, home 
made gnocchi and pasta). Take bus 46 from Trieste Train Station. Tel: 
040.229383. Open on Fri - Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 24:00
Mezza Luna, in Duino Aurisina (Malchina), wide range of meat 
specialities, own production of goat cheese, omelettes, good selection 
of wines. Take bus 43 from Duino. Tel: 040.291529, see website 
www.mezzalunanet.it.

For more info: 
http://agriturismi.saperviaggiare.it/friuli-venezia-giulia/trieste.asp.

Some suggestions about ethnic restaurants in Trieste:
Argentinean restaurant: Sol del Sur - Via delle Campanelle n.85 - tel; 
328 5622973
Arab restaurant: Mille e una Notte- Viale XX Settembre, 16 - tel 
040.368764
Chinese restaurant: Cina Cina - Via Brunner n. 1 - tel 040.367388
Greek restaurant: Filoxenia  - Via Mazzini n. 3 - tel 040.3481644
Indian restaurant: Via Corridoni n. 2 - tel 040.661255
Japanese restaurant: Tokio - Via Gatteri n. 10 - tel 040.630814
Spanish restaurant: La Rambla - Viale Miramare n. 323 - tel 040.44684
Thai dinner every Saturday: Tartini Jazz Bar-Via Martiri della Libertà 
n.2 - tel 335 7901041

Pizzerie:
O' Scugnizzo - Via XXX ottobre, 12/A - tel  3313574967 -  No service 
charges.
Delfino - via Nordio n.12 - tel 040.370827
Raffaele - Viale Miramare n.139 - tel 040.413094 / 040.411749
Fratelli La Bufala - Via Roma n.1-  tel 040.3481316
Al Barattolo - Piazza Sant'Antonio n.2  - tel  040.631480


For more info on restaurants in the Region and Trieste see: 
www.vivalapappa.it

A good website that will help you find your way in the city is 
www.mappy.it
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