Free-time activities - 9-11 March 2007

[ICTP info point]

9-11 March 2007
Free-time activities
Day-Trip suggestion
This weekend the weather promises to be warm and sunny.  Take advantage  
to explore the lovely area of the Val Rosandra to the east of Trieste  
(http://www.ts.camcom.it/laprovincia/valrosandra.htm).  There are paths  
for mountain biking, trekking or walking and you can have a bite to eat  
at the historic Rifugio Premuda, which as well as being a bar also  
serves simple local dishes (040 228147). The Rifugio is open daily  
(except Tuesday) from 12-14.30 and 18.30-21.30.  On Sundays, the  
timetable is non-stop, and they serve food from 12-21.  It is best to  
book though, as it's small and gets very busy.  We have maps with  
descriptions of paths and what to see and do in Val Rosandra at the  
InfoPoint in the Reception of the Main Building.  You can reach the  
area easily by taking Bus 40 from the railway station.

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/

Below is a brief list of some other exhibitions going on locally.
In the Biblioteca Statale (Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII, 6) there will be  
the inauguration of an exhibition of the works of local artist Rossanna  
Longo.  Open until 31 March, Mon-Fri 9-18, Sat 9-13, Sun closed.  Free  
entrance.
Last chance to see "Is there anybody out there?" at the LipanjePuntin  
Gallery (via Diaz) displaying the works of well-known international  
artists like David Byrne, Martino Coppes, Angel Marcos, Arash Radpour,  
Thomas Rose, Sergio Scabar, Marco Citron. Open until 10 March 2007.  
Monday-Friday 15:30-19:30 and Saturday 16:30-19:30. Closed on holidays.
An exhibition of watercolours by the artists Tanja Kralj and Flavia  
Laurenti will be inaugurated tomorrow, 10 March at 20:00 in the Milko  
Bambic gallery in Opicina (via di Prosecco 131). Free entrance daily  
until 24 March from 10-12 and 17-19.  You can reach Opicina by taking  
the historic tram from opposite piazza Oberdan.  There are some  
breathtaking views to be taken in, especially on a clear day.  If, for  
some unforeseen breakdown, the tram is not running, Bus 4 leaves from  
the same place and goes up to Opicina.
Until 22 March at the Art Gallery 2 (via San Servolo 6), you can see  
the "17a mostra d'arte contemporanea del mini quadro", with works on  
display by various artists. Open weekdays 10:30-12:30 and 17-19:30.

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 the  
younger group will be making a bird feeder, and will be given a map  
showing bird migration.  The older group will construct a portable  
torch by creating an electric circuit out of a box of matches and a  
sheet of aluminium. 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.

M U S I C & C O N C E R T S
Weekend al Verdi
On Sunday 11 March at 17:30, at the Teatro Verdi, the Orchestra of the  
Teatro Verdi will play a selection of pieces by Mozart.  Tickets cost 7  
euro (5 euro reduced price for young people) and can be booked by  
calling 800-054525.

Free Live Music
At 21:00 at the Corsia Stadion - via Battisti - Friday and Saturday  
(world accordion champion, Denis Novato, who plays folk music from  
Slovenia, Italy and Austria).
Bar Crispi (via Crispi 18) - & Etnoblog (via Madonna del Mare 3) both  
on Friday at 21
Friday 9 March at 22:30 at the Punto G in via Economo, the Pink Floyd  
tribute band, Pinkover will play.
Osteria Piccola Valle (via dell'Istria 202) at 21 on Friday 9th, the  
Blues Mobile Band will play a tribute concert to John Belushi on the  
25th anniversary of his death.



S P O R T
Skiing
On Saturday 10 March from 17-19 in piazza Unita in Trieste, there will  
be the opening ceremony for the World Championships of alpine skiing  
for athletes with disabilities.  The skiers will parade, with their  
national flags and at 18, there will be a musical concert by the Banda  
Arcobaleno from Trieste and "Lis Zirandulis" from Nimis.

Swimming
Trieste offers several possibilities for swimmers. More information, in  
English, on all the local swimming facilities (including the pools also  
in Altura, Monfalcone and nearby Slovenia) can be found on the  
following site: http://triestenet.tripod.com/aquamarina.htm.
Remember to take a swimming cap with you, as it is obligatory in all  
structures!
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.  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.

T O U R S
Trieste on Foot
Until 1 April, every Saturday and Sunday, there are guided walking  
tours (in Italian and English) of Trieste, starting at 15:00.  Book  
your place at the Tourist Bureau (TURISMO FVG Trieste) in Piazza  
Unita). Tel. 040-3478312.

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
You can travel from the Molo Pescheria to Muggia and visit the  
Istro-Venetian fishing village. Take advantage to admire Trieste from  
the sea.  On Sunday 11 March, there will be an antique and flea market  
taking place from 8am, all day in piazza della Repubblica and piazzetta  
Galilei. 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/.

For more information on all of the above, and for more suggestions of  
what to see and do locally, please contact the InfoPoint (ext. 433).
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