FREE-TIME ACTIVITIES 21-23 SEPTEMBER

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FREE-TIME ACTIVITIES
21-23 SEPTEMBER


MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Chamber Music in Miramare Castle's Throne Room (Sala del Trono): Last 
performance this season on Friday 21 September at 20:30- Piano and 
voice recital.

Symphony Music at the Teatro Verdi: Richard Strauss (Don Quixote) and 
Ludwig Van Beethoven (Symphony nr 2). Stefan Anton Reck directs the 
Verdi Symphony Orchestra. Performances on Friday 21st at 20:30 and 
Sunday 23rd at 17:30. For ticket info, check website 
www.teatroverdi-trieste.com

Electroblog International Festival on 20-22 September: 3 days of 
electronic music performances, films, workshops dislocated in different 
parts of the city. Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd at 16:00 live bands in 
the park of Via San Michele and in the Porto Vecchio "gran finale" 
starting at 23:00 (The Old Port area near Piazza Unita'); Rythm and 
Sound" bands and djs performing. Free admission.

SPORTS EVENTS

Euromarathon Capodistria-Muggia: On Sunday 23rd, there will be a 21km 
marathon from Capodistria in Slovenia to Muggia.  On this occasion 
there will be a wide range of sport performances such as artistic 
skating (on 22nd at 21:30) and live music in Piazza Marconi.

Bike Tour Competition and Bike Expo in Barcola 21-23 September: Friday 
21st at 20:30 'Trieste Bike Night" a non competitive cycling tour, 
Saturday 22nd " Young Bike 2007 open to children aged 4 to 15 and at 
14:00 and at 14:00 an 8 km bike race from Trieste to Prosecco. There 
will also be stands, kiosks and entertainment in Barcola in support of 
this event. Most importantly the official bike race valid for the 
regional cycling championship "Gran fondo d'Europa" will start in 
Venice on Sunday at 8:45 and will end in Trieste after 160 km of 
cycling. Check website www.granfondodeuropa.com

VISIT TRIESTE AND SURROUNDINGS

Quick Tour by Tram
This rack train has linked the town centre to the Carso since 1920. The 
steep journey up to Opicina offers a marvellous view of the city and 
gulf. The tram stops at the Obelisk, which is the beginning of a 
panoramic path leading to Prosecco village. Take the tram from Piazza 
Oberdan and use a normal bus ticket.

Trieste on Foot
Every day, there are guided walking tours (in Italian and English) of 
Trieste, starting at 16:30. 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 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

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

MUSEUMS

Revoltella Museum: 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.

Miramare Castle: Visit the painting exhibition of Princess Charlotte of 
Belgium (wife of Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg) open every day from 9 
a.m to 7 p.m. It is also possible to visit the Castle and the park. 
There is a free-guided tour of the park every Sunday at 10:30 and 
16:00. You can visit the Old Conservatories, the Greenhouses (The 
Butterfly garden) and the Marine Park.

The Sartorio Museum: Visit 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 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

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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