FREE TIME ACTIVITIES 5-7 OCTOBER

[ICTP info point]

FREE-TIME ACTIVITIES
5-7 OCTOBER


SPECIAL EVENT: "LA BARCOLANA", 6-14 OCTOBER
The most famous sailing regatta in the Mediterranean Sea! It will take 
place in the Gulf of Trieste next week on Sunday, 14th October, at 
10:00. In the meantime, there will be a number of regattas before this 
event "La Barcolina" on 6 and 7 October for children under 18. There 
will also be many kiosks and stands offering different kinds of sailing 
products, clothes, foods, drinks. For more info: www.barcolana.it

EXHIBITS DOWNTOWN
Mascherini e la Scultura del Suo Secolo (Mascherini and the Sculpture 
of his Century). From 28th July - 14th October. A retrospective 
exhibition to commemorate Trieste's most famous 20th century sculptor, 
on the occasion of his 100th birthday. At the ex Pescheria Exhibition 
Hall, seaside front after Piazza Unità until 16 October (10:00-20:00). 
(Bus 8)

"Artefatto 2007: Nuove Strade". An exhibition of 100 works by young 
artists from Trieste, the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region and some 
European countries, a collection of paintings, drawings and 
photographs, video-art, sculptures, comics, architecture and textile 
art. The exhbition is taking place at Palazzo Costanzi (behind Piazzà 
Unità, and in the park of Villa Revoltella (Bus 11).

"Wind Emotions" at the Municipal Art Gallery in Piazza Unità, A 
photography exhibit on boats, sea, wind by Gabriele Crozzoli (10-13 e 
17-20). Open until 17 October.

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:  Free guided tours on Sunday 7th on the occasion 
of the "Museum Friendship day". The tours will be at 9:30, 10:30, 
11:30, 15:30, 16:30, and 17:30. There will also be a free concert in 
the museum at 11:45 and 17:45. You can also visit on your own the 
permanent collections on display (Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII), and the 
"Histria" exhibition of restored works of art by Paolo Veneziano and 
Tiepolo.  Open Mon-Fri 10-17, Sat 10-13. Closed on Sundays and 
holidays. The Sartorio Museum is situated in Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII 
(close to the Stazione Marittima,) you can take Bus 8. Check website: 
www.triestecultura.

The National Antarctica Museum is open after the summer break: See the 
section on the history of exploration, the instruments used for the 
study of ice and the new section on the study of meteorites, films and 
a bookshop. Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00-13:00 and 16:00 to 19:00, 
via Weiss 13.


VISIT TRIESTE AND SURROUNDINGS

Trieste on Foot
Every day, there are guided walking tours (in Italian and English) of 
Trieste, 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 Unita'). 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 Miramare Castle is really close to the ICTP and is open every day 
from 9.am to 7 p.m. There is a free- guided tour of the park every 
Sunday at 11.30 and 2.30 p.m. Entrance ticket to the Castle 4 euro 
(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. There is also the exhibition of Rainer Maria Rilke " The 
Poet And His Angels", from 22nd July to 21st October a collection of 
documents, photographs (some of which depict the poet himself), 
manuscripts and a biography of the poet. Rilke was a guest at Duino 
Castle in 1912 and wrote the famous poems " Elegie Duinesi".
Opening hours: 09:30 to 17:30.  Closed Tuesday. Take bus 51 (the 
airport bus) or city bus 44 from Piazza Oberdan. To arrange a guided 
tour telephone: 040 208120. For more info: 
http://www.castellodiduino.it/en-index

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 castle museum 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.  Take bus 10 from the train station to Piazza Sansovino and 
walk up or go to Piazza Unità and walk up).

Guided Tours of the Synagogue on Sundays at the following hours: 
10:00,11:00 and 12 :00 (Via San Francesco, near Piazza Oberdan).

MUSIC and CONCERTS
SYMPHONY MUSIC AT THE TEATRO VERDI:  Beethoven and Schubert directed by 
Gerd Albrecht. Friday 5 October at 20:30 and Saturday 6th at 17:30. For 
more info and tickets check: www.teatroverdi-trieste.com


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 from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Entrance ticket: 
Euro 8,50/person or Euro 4,50/person for a group of 15.

La Napoleonica or Napoleon's path, panoramic walk overlooking the city.
Take the Tram to Opicina from Piazza Oberdan or take bus 4 to the 
"Obelisco" 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

Carsiana Botanical Garden
The local Carsiana botanical garden, offers visitors a beautiful 
selection of the typical local fauna, to be found among the vegetation 
in Carso (karst). Opening hours: Tue-Fri 10-13, Sat, Sun and public 
holidays 10-13 and 15-19- closed on Mondays.  Guided tours take place 
at 16:00 and 17:00 on both Saturday and Sunday. Take Bus 42 from Piazza 
Oberdan up to Prosecco and proceed with Bus 46 to Sgonico. For more 
information: website www.carsiana.eu - call: 040-229573.

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 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 in the Region.

Best chocolate and pastry shop: "Pasticceria Orocolato" in Via Cassa di 
Risparmio nr 9.

Agriturismo or Farm House Restaurants:
Milic, Localita' Sgonico (Sagrado) in the Carso, offers exellent local 
wines and typical Carso specialities (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.
Al Pescaturismo, at the Villaggio del Pescatore, where you are served 
fresh fish and seafood. Phone:  339 6390473. Take Bus 73 from Sistiana.

For more info on farm house restaurants and farm holidays in the region 
see websites: 
http://agriturismi.saperviaggiare.it/friuli-venezia-giulia/trieste.asp. 
Or
www.triestebynet.it

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

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Flea market at the "Centro Commerciale Il Giulia", in Via Giulia 75/3 
on Sunday 7 October 9:30-19:30.  Bus 6 from Central Train Station.

Bowling: There is a Bowling Center in Duino at "the Ristorante Pizzeria 
Bowling Duino" open daily and at night. There are also four swimming 
pools in the restaurant's garden (open from 9 am to 7 pm). The 
restaurant serves good pizzas and grilled meats too!! Check website 
www.bowlingduino.it or call: 040208362



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