What's On This Weekend 16-22 Nov

[ICTP info point]

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND
16 - 22 November


INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE-FICTION FILM FESTIVAL in Trieste at the Multiplex 
Cinecity, Torri d'Europa Mall in Via d'Alviano 23, bus 8. For more info 
on films and programme check www.scienceplusfiction.org.

TYPICAL TRIESTINE SWEETS AND CAKES FAIR, in Piazza Sant' Antonio, 15 - 
18 Nov.

FLEA MARKET in Trieste's town centre, on Sunday 18 Nov. 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).

UNIVERSAL CHILDREN'S DAY. On the occasion of Universal Children's Day - 
Giornata Internazionale dei Diritti dell'infanzia e dell'Adoloscenza - 
celebrated on 20 November, there will be initiatives for children 
downtown taking place from 19 - 22 November in Via S. Caterina, the 
so-called "Children's road". There will be a kiosk promoting 
educational projects in favor of childrens' rights with the presence of 
well-known illustrator Nicoletta Costa. The project is supported by 
Unicef, Telefono Azzurro, SISSA Medialab and other organizations. "Mini 
Darwin" Labs for children will be organized  and it is better to book 
in advance. For info/bookings, call Antonella Vento 040.6754685 or 
email vento at comune.trieste.it .

EXHIBITS DOWNTOWN

A PAINTRESS IN MIRAMARE: Colour and Light in Charlotte's Paintings. 
Admire the works of Maximilian's wife, painted during her 4-year stay 
in the Miramare Castle. Open until 31 Jan 08. Ticket Eur 4.00, visiting 
hours 9:00-19:00, 040.224143 or www.castello-miramare.it.

Visit the permanent INTERNATIONAL ART COLLECTION at the ITIS (Senior 
citizens' Home) in via Pascoli 31 (after Ospedale Maggiore) belonging 
to the United Nations of the Arts Academy. It is the first time in 
Italy that this type of Institution hosts such a vast collection: 300 
paintings and sculptures created by Italian and International artists 
from 30 countries. Free admittance - open 9:00-13:00 /16:00-19:00.

Science Centre IMMAGINARIO SCIENTIFICO -ZOOM-, an exhibition dedicated 
to the wonders and the infinite variety of shapes in the visible and 
invisible world. Dive into a fascinating multimedial experience with 
800 images projected on 8 maxi-screens! Open on Sundays 10:00-20:00. 
Riva Massimiliano e Carlotta 15, Grignano (below Adriatico Guesthouse). 
For more info: 040.224424 or www.immaginarioscientifico.it.

MUSIC - CONCERTS - THEATRE

CHAMBER MUSIC at the Revoltella Museum in Via Diaz 27 on Sunday 18 Nov 
at 11:00. The Melos Trio will perform music by Beethoven and Schubert.

CHAMBER MUSIC at the Chiesa Evangelica Luterana, in Largo Panfili 1 
(walking distance from the Train Station) on Sunday 18 Nov at 17:00. 
Fiocco, Cisti, Tartini, Handel, Vivaldi performed by the Piccolo 
Orchestra Veneta.

ORGAN MUSIC at the Chiesa Beata Vergine del Rosario in Piazza Vecchia 2 
(near the Teatro Romano), on Sunday 18 Nov at 20:30, music performed by 
organists Manuel Tomadin and Mirko Ballico.

XII INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL in Pordenone, 16 - 25 Nov at the 
Teatro Verdi. Check programme by calling 0434.36336 or see website 
www.farandola.it. You can reach Pordenone by train, check 
www.trenitalia.it for schedules.

THE SLOVENE THEATER in Trieste inaugurates its new theater season with 
the play "The Suicidal " by Nicolai Erdman. The theater is in via 
Petronio 4. For programme and tickets:  www,teaterssg.it .

MUSEUMS

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

The Sartorio Museum: visit the Permanent Collections on display in 
Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII (close to the Natural History museum, 6 mins. 
walk from Piazza Unità), and the "Histria" exhibition of restored works 
of art by Paolo Veneziano and Tiepolo. OpenTuesdays- Sundays: 
9;00-17:00, closed on Mondays. You can get there with buses 30 or 8. 
For more info: www.triestecultura.it.

The Revoltella Museum and Modern Art Gallery in Via Diaz 27. Baron 
Pasquale Revoltella donated his beautifully furnished 19th century 
palazzo to the Trieste City Council with the intention of turning it 
into a modern art gallery. Bus 30 or Bus 8, opening hours 
9:00-13:30/16:00-19:00, Sun 10:00-19:00. Entrance ticket Eur 5,00. For 
more info: www.museorevoltella.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.

Trieste by Boat to Muggia
You can travel from the Molo Pescheria  (second dock after Piazza 
Unita') to Muggia with the "Delfino Verde" shuttle boat to 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 .
Have a look at Muggia on: http://www.muggia.info. You can also take bus 
20 from the Train Station all the way to the center of Muggia.

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. 
You can visit the Sala Caprin and the armoury. Outside the Castle walls 
you can also 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. 
Opening hours: from Monday to Sunday 9:00-17:00. 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 Oct and Nov. 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 to 16:00. Closed Tuesday. Take bus 51 (the airport 
bus) or city bus 44 from Piazza Oberdan. To arrange a guided tour 
telephone 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.

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. You can easily get there by 
bus 42 from the Central Train Station in Trieste and get off at Borgo 
Grotta-Sgonico. Visiting hours 10:00-16:00. Entrance ticket: Eur 
8.50/person or Eur 4.50/person for a group of 15.

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 tour, 1 hour only for  "Napoleon's" path).

Hiking in Val Rosandra
The Val Rosandra Valley encloses a remarkable natural environment and a 
walk through its paths, and by the stream and natural ponds, surrounded 
by typical Carsic vegetation is worth it, provided you have a good 
supply of water with you as it can be very hot this season. Make sure 
you have good sneakers on.
Walk along colour-marked footpaths, each marked by CAI (Italian Alpine 
Club), ranging from very easy paths to others that require some 
ability. There are easily accessible caves for speleologist and 
archaeology lovers. You can reach the Valley by taking bus 40 from the 
Central Train Station in Trieste and get off in Bagnoli della 
Rosandra.The excursion may last around 3 hours.

The Joseph Ressel path in Basovizza
This is an interesting and innovative way to learn about the Carso 
woods, fauna, plants, and geology. This walk is one of the first in 
Europe to be equipped with infrared transmitters system that will give 
you vocal info in English Italian or Slovene regarding environmental 
and historical peculiarities of the Carso territory. A receiver can be 
collected at no charge at the "Centro didattico naturalistico" 
(naturalistic educational centre) located at the entrance of the town 
of Basovizza (Via Gruden 34). You can reach the town of Basovizza by 
city Bus 51 from Trieste Train Station. For more info see 
www.trieste.com

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 ice cream in town: Gelateria Zampolli, in via Ghega 10 (near the 
Train Station) or in Viale XX Settembre, where ice creams are made in 
the traditional way with over 68 flavours.
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. Recently reviewed by 
the New York Times as the best of 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) tel: 040.327120. Take Bus 46 from Trieste Train 
Station.
Mezza Luna, in Duino Aurisina (Malchina), wide range of meat 
specialities, own production of goat cheese, omelettes, good selection 
of wines. Phone: 040.291529, see website www.mezzalunanet.it. Take Bus 
43 from Duino.

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

Some suggestions about ethnic restaurants in Trieste:
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

AND FOR THOSE WHO LOVE SPORTS...

...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:/ 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. Check website 
www.bowlingduino.it or call: 040.208362. Take bus 44 from Piazza 
Oberdan to Sistiana or Airport bus 51.
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