Free-time activities - 16-18 March 2007

[ICTP info point]

16-18 March 2007
Free-time activities
Day-Trip suggestion
GORIZIA
Gorizia lies about 40 minutes from ICTP by car, and can easily be  
reached by train.  It is a very interesting town with a rich history  
and lots to see and do.  Read more here in English:  
http://www2.comune.gorizia.it/turismo/infoturisticheen.htm
Until 15 April, there is an important art exhibition taking place in  
the Musei Provinciali (Borgo Castello 13 - 0481-533926) of paintings  
and sculptures by contemporary Slovenian artists from 1945-2000.
This weekend, on Saturday evening (17 March) there will be a concert by  
the S. Ignazio choir in the Cathedral (Duomo) in Gorizia at 20:30, and  
at 20:45 the Gorizia Jazz Festival will open at the Auditorium with a  
concert by the Jean-Luc Ponty & Wolfgang Dauner Duo.  More information  
about the Jazz concert on 347-4421717, or on www.controtempo.org.
All weekend, the BioNature Market will be taking place in Piazza Cavour.

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.
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.
A new exhibition (I sentieri della psiche nella scrittura) opening  
Friday 16 March will display 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.
New exhibition opening Saturday 17 March 2007 in the Sala Leonardo  
(Palazzo Gopcevich, via Rossini, 4), entitled Lo sguardo sul Mare.  A  
collection of prints of Trieste and the sea.  Daily until 9 April 2007  
from 9-19. Free entrance.
Until 15 April 2007 at the Museo postale e telegrafico della  
Mitteleuropa (piazza V. Veneto), there is an interesting exhibition  
which details the history of the postal service in the area, with  
collections from Italy, Austria and Germany.  Monday-Saturday 9-13.  
Sunday 10-12.  Book a guided tour on 040-6764294.
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.
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 coloured spinning top.  The older group  
will construct a water-mill. 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.

F A I R S  &  M A R K E T S
Flea Market
On Sunday 18 March 2007, 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).

Trieste in Fiore
 From 17 - 25 March, in Viale XX settembre, there will be the annual  
flower market.  This year there will also be some stalls selling  
typical food from all over Italy.

M U S I C & C O N C E R T S
Weekend al Verdi
On Sunday 18 March at 11, in the Sala Victor de Sabata at the Teatro  
Verdi, the flute quartet of 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.

S P O R T
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. 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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