Free-time activities 8 - 10 June 2007

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Free-time activities 8 - 10 June 2007
A R T  &  E X H I B I T I O N S
This website gives details of all museums in Trieste and the  
surrounding region: http://www.museifriuliveneziagiulia.it/


We  suggest the following activities for this week end:


PLACES TO VISIT IN TRIESTE
T O U R S
Trieste on Foot
Every day, there are guided walking tours (in Italian and English) of  
Trieste, starting at 16:30.  It lasts 2 hours and costs 5 Euro  
(children under 12 go free).  Book your place at the Tourist Bureau  
(TURISMO FVG Trieste) in Piazza Unita). Tel. 040-3478312.
Trieste by Boat
You can travel from the Molo Pescheria to Muggia and visit the  
Istro-Venetian fishing village. Take advantage to admire Trieste from  
the sea. 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.
Have a look at Muggia on: http://www.muggia.info/.
Faro della Vittoria
Trieste's 70m high lighthouse (Faro) is the third largest in the world,  
after New York and Santo Domingo.  Its light beam is visible for 36  
miles.  Located in the Gretta area, above Barcola in Strada del Friuli  
(bus 42 or 44 from piazza Oberdan stops right outside), you can visit  
the lighthouse daily from 9-11 and 16-18.  Free entrance.
The Synagogue
For the first time, guided tours are being given of Trieste's  
Synagogue, which is one of the largest in Europe.  Interestingly, the  
Berlam brothers, who were the architects of the Faro della Vittoria  
also designed the Synagogue.  Tours take place three times per week on  
Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, and can be booked by calling 040-6726736  
and asking for Katia or Patrizia or by e-mail to katia at keytreviaggi.it.  
  Each tour lasts about 45 mins, and you can combine your trip with a  
visit to the Wagner Jewish Museum.  Tickets cost 3.50 euro (with  
reductions for groups), or 7.50 euro for a combined Synagogue-Museum  
tour.

Duino Castle
http://www.castellodiduino.it/en-index.htm
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 times: 09:30 to 17:30.  Closed Tuesday.
To arrange a guided tour telephone: 040 208120
Please show your badge in order to have a reduced entrance price.
You can reach Duino easily by the blue APT bus 51 (the airport bus), or  
the number 44 orange bus from Piazza Oberdan.  Once there you can also  
take in some of the breathtaking views from the Rilke cliff top  
pathway, and take a walk down to the pretty harbour.
The current exhibition (I sentieri della psiche nella scrittura)  
displays manuscripts by the German poet Rilke, with an analysis of his  
handwriting.  There will also be a collection of antique pens on loan  
from the Parker and Waterman Museum.  Open until 17 May 2007.

Seaside resort: GRADO
The nearby seaside resort of Grado is nice to visit, with its  
historical centre, basilica and roman remains.  You can read about the  
town (in English) on the site: http://www.gravo.com/estor.html.  If the  
weather isn't warm enough for the beach, Grado also has a great indoor  
spa pool (more information in Italian on the site:  
http://www.gradoit.it/home_turista.html).
If you don't have a car, the best way to get to Grado is by bus.  The  
APT number 21 bus goes direct to Grado leaving the bus station in  
Trieste at 7.50 on weekdays and Saturdays and 8.00 on Sundays (it  
reaches Grignano bus stop about 5-10 minutes later).  The return from  
Grado bus station is 14.15 Monday-Saturday and 18.50 on Sundays.



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.  It is open on  
Sunday from 10-20.
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. You can book by  
e-mail at prenotazioni at immaginarioscientifico.it. More information on  
their website: www.immaginarioscientifico.it.  The museum now hosts  
birthday parties for groups of children aged 4-13.  More information on  
040-224424 or online
http://www.immaginarioscientifico.it/ita/archivi/materiali/ 
compleannISA5.pdf.
Until 24 June, you can also see the exhibition "Zoom", an interactive  
journey through macro- and microcosms.

N A T U R E
Carsiana Botanical Garden
The local Carsiana botanical garden, which offers visitors a beautiful  
selection of the typical local fauna, to be found among the vegetation  
in Carso (karst) has opened to the public for the season.  Until 15  
October, the opening hours will be Tue-Fri 10-13, Sat, Sun and public  
holidays 10-13 and 15-19.  It's closed on Mondays.  Guided tours take  
place at 16:00 and 17:00 on both Saturday and Sunday.  This Sunday, the  
theme of the guided tours is "Il Sentiero delle piante velenose"  
(Poisonous plants).  Entrance is 3 euro (reduced price 2 euro).  You  
can find all the information you need on their website (including the  
bus route to take you there, opening times etc.): www.carsiana.eu or by  
calling 040-229573.

The International Fair of Trieste.
Opening on Friday 9th of June until 17th of June.
Daily from 16.00 to 24.00. Free Entry.
There are numerous stands to see ranging from crafts to furniture  
design, food specialities. Live music and entertainment. You can reach  
the fair by bus (number 19-20 or 21 from Piazza Oberdan), get off in  
Piazza Foraggi, take Viale Ippodromo and proceed by foot for about 200  
meters until you get to the main entrance.

Flea Markets in Muggia and Sistiana.
In Muggia on Sunday 10th of June: From 8am to early evening there will  
be a flea market held in and around Piazza della Repubblica .  All  
sorts of items will be on offer.
Have a look at Muggia on: http://www.muggia.info/.
In Sistiana, beach area "la caravella", on friday 8th from 18.00 to  
23.00  you can stroll around a few stands of the flea market or  spend  
a nice evening near the seaport where you can have a drink and listen  
to good music in the open air.


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