Free-time activities - 4-6 May 2007

[ICTP info point]

4-6 May 2007
Free-time activities

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.
New exhibition opening today 4 May in the Sala comunale d'arte in  
piazza Unita' in Trieste at 18:30 entitled "Abitual-mente" by Giuliana  
Balbi.  A series of dresses created from strips of photographs and  
nylon.  Open until 24 May daily from 10-13 and 17-20.
As well as the permanent collections on display at the Civico Museo  
Sartorio (Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII), all year there is also the  
"Histria" exhibition of restored works of art by Paolo Veneziano and  
Tiepolo.  Open Mon-Fri 10-17, Sat 10-13. Closed Sun and holidays.  More  
info. 040-301479.
An exhibition entitled "Tatuaggio - arte antica e contemporanea"  
(Tatoos - an ancient and contemporary art), organized by the Comune di  
Trieste is on show in the Sala ex Albo Pretorio (piazza Piccolo, 3)  
until 6 May.  Open daily 10-13 and 17-20.  Free entrance.
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.

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 (both groups  
will be making crazy lamps this week). 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.

C U L T U R E
Guided Literary Tours
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, this weekend, there will be a series of  
free guided tours (in Italian, English and Slovenian) of Trieste's most  
important and significant literary and cultural landmarks.  Meeting  
place for the start of the tours is under the Domenico Rossetti  
Monument near the Giardino Pubblico in via Giulia (bus 6 from Barcola)  
at 17:00 on Friday and 9:30 on Saturday and Sunday.  No need to book.

F A I R S  &  M A R K E T S
Flea Market
There will be the monthly flea market, held on the first Sunday of each  
month, from 9:30-19:30, at the Giulia shopping centre in via Giulia.

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.  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.

S P O R T
BAVISELA 2007
Trieste hosts a week-long sporting festival, called the Bavisela, each  
year, culminating in the Maratona d'Europa and the Maratonina dei Due  
Castelli (a marathon and a half marathon).  This weekend sees the  
culmination of activities, with an 8Km fun run, a half marathon and a  
full marathon taking place on Sunday. The "Bavisela village" set up  
along the waterfront with stands open all day, and live music in the  
evening.
You can find all the information you need online in English on the  
following site:  http://www.bavisela.it/en.phtml

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.  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.

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/.


PLACES TO VISIT IN TRIESTE
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.
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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