What's on 11-14/12/08

[ICTP Info Point]

 *WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK *

*11-14 December 2008*

*ICE_SKATING* The ice-skating rink set up each year for Christmas in 
Piazza Verdi is open daily from 10-23 until 11 January 2009.

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

*MUSIC AND CONCERTS *
Penultimate concert in the programme of 'Mattinate Musicali' in the 
*Auditorium of the Museo Revoltella* (via Diaz 27) on Sunday 14 December 
2008 at 11:00.  Ticket 6 Euro which also gives entrance to the museum's 
collections.  This week's concert will be a performance of music by 
Bach, Hindemith, Bellini and Visnovitz by the Nuova Orchestra "Ferruccio 
Busoni".  More info on the site: www.museorevoltella.it 
<http://www.museorevoltella.it>.

As part of the pre-festive outdoor celebrations taking place in Muggia, 
there will be a concert by the *Gypsy Quartet Remake* in Piazza Marconi 
on Saturday 13 December at 17:00.   At 10:30 on Sunday 14 December, the 
local orchestra, Filarmonica di Santa Barbara, will be playing in the 
streets and squares of Muggia's town centre. From 9:00-19:00 in Piazza 
della Repubblica and surrounding roads there will be a *flea market and 
Christmas Fair*.

On Sunday 14 December at 16:00, there will be a puppet show entitled 
*"Storie e Meraviglie"* in Piazza della Borsa in Trieste performed by 
the Teodor Marionettes.

**On Saturday 13 December in *Piazza Unita'* in Trieste from 17:30 
onwards, there will be *live music* by the Boogie Nights band who will 
play a selection of disco hits from the 70s and 80s, as well as 
Christmas music.  Krapfen and mulled wine will be on offer.

*Magic shows* at the *Torri d'Europa* shopping centre this weekend.  On 
Saturday 13 December, there will be two shows for children on the third 
floor in the food and drinks area, one at 16:30 and the other at 17:45. 
 From 15:30, clowns will be making animals from balloons for all the 
children present.  On Sunday, from 15:30 to 19:30 there will be various 
magicians performing Close-up Magic.

**Live concert *"The Colour of Gospel"* in Piazza della Repubblica in 
nearby Monfalcone (airport bus 51 stops right by the square) on Sunday 
14 December at 17:00.  There is also a Christmas market in the square.

*EXHIBITIONS*
Opening of *new art gallery* in Trieste: Galleria San Giusto on Thursday 
11th December at 6.30 pm in Via Conti 1/2 .
There will be a group art exhibition "LA TRACCIA D'ARGENTO" by 30 
Italian and foreign artists. 
Entrance free and refreshments offered until 20.   The show will be on 
until 11 January 2009, daily from 18-20. For Info call : 3493162541

Until 7 January 2009, in and around the "ghetto" area of Trieste there 
is an exhibition of contemporary art, entitled "Nativitas-La luce della 
Maternita" on show in the bars and shops of the zone who display the 
logo "Voci dal ghetto".

Exhibition entitled "L'Arte al femminile" which displays works by female 
artists opens Saturday 6 December in the Sala Arturo Fitke (piazza 
Piccola 3).  Daily until 17 December from 10-13 and 17-20. Free entrance.

*Last chance to see photographic ex**hibition* in the Sala Comunale 
d'Arte (piazza Unita, 4) by Silvia Persi entitled *"Trieste a 360°"*. 
Open until 14 December 10-13 and 17-20. Free entrance.

*Photographic exhibition* at the Caffé San Marco in via Battisti, 18 
(closed Monday) entitled *"Bosnia Erzegovina -- Uno sguardo al futuro"* 
by Ljubisa Selic, a Serbian photoreporter and the triestine journalist 
and writer Erika Mattea Vida. Open until 7 January 2009 from 
8:30-23:00.  The images are also on display in "La via degli artisti 
viaggi" in via degli Artist, 2 from Monday-Friday 9:00-19:00, Saturday 
9:00-12:30. Closed Sunday.

Until 11 January 2009, an exhibition at the Acquario Marino (Molo 
Pescheria, 2) entitled *Lussino: vivere tra mare e cielo*, explores the 
fauna of the island of Lussino in the Adriatic Sea. Daily until 9-13. 
Closed Mondays. Entrance costs 4.50 Euro, children over 5 years 3 Euro, 
up to 5 years free. The entrance ticket also gives access to the rest of 
the acquarium's exhibits.

Exhibition at the *Immaginario Scientifico* in Grignano until 28 
December 2008, entitled *Space Art.*  Open every Sunday from 10-20.

*SPORT*
On Sunday 14 December at 10:30 there will be the annual Corsa di Natale 
fun-run around the centre of Trieste, open to families, fun-runners and 
runners with dogs.  Sign up from 9:00 in the 'sala matrimoni' in piazza 
Unita.  5 euro per person, or per family.  The run is over 5km, starting 
and ending in Piazza Unita.  Prizes and gadgets for participants.

***TOURS** IN TRIESTE AND SURROUNDINGS*
Guided Tour on foot of Trieste's historical monuments (in Italian and 
English) at 10:30 and at 16:00 on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and 
Saturdays (for this Fri and Sat see the above mentioned tour), Sundays 
only at 10:30.
The tour lasts 2 hours and costs Euro 5,00 (children under 12 go free).  
Advance booking is necessary, please call the Tourist Bureau in Piazza 
Unità. Tel. 040-3478312. Email: info at turismo.fvg.it 
<mailto:info at turismo.fvg.it>

*Grotta Gigante -- Giant Cave: *This year the Grotta Gigante, the 
largest tourist cave in the world, is celebrating it's centenary of 
opening to the public with an exhibition until 31 December in the 
visitor's centre open 10-18 daily except Monday.  Visits to the cave 
itself take place every hour from 10-16.  Take bus 42 from Piazza 
Oberdan and get off at Borgo Grotta Sgonico.  It takes 5mins on foot, 
following the signs, to reach the cave. More info online: 
www.grottagigante.it <http://www.grottagigante.it>.**

*Faro della Vittoria -- Lighthouse visits: *Trieste's lighthouse in 
Strada del Friuli has just re-opened to the public.  You can visit it 
until March from 10-15 each Sunday and public holidays.**

*Muggia*
The boat linking Trieste with Muggia, a charming Istro-Venetian fishing 
village, runs all year. You get a great view of Trieste from the sea.  
Catch the boat from Molo Pescheria on the seafront in the centre of 
Trieste, near Piazza Unita'.  Check schedules on www.triestetrasporti.it 
<http://www.triestetrasporti.it/>, under 'servizi marittimi'. A return 
tickets costs Euro 6.05.  You can get information on Muggia here: 
www.muggia.info <http://www.muggia.info/>. 

*CASTLES*
*Miramare** Castle* is very close to the ICTP and is open every day from 
9:00 to 19:00. Entrance ticket to the Castle costs Euro 4.00 (Euro 2.00 
up to 25 years). The park is open from 8:00--17:00.  Please note, if you 
opt for a late tour of the castle, the only route open to exit the park 
is 'viale dei lecci', leading towards the youth hostel. For more info: 
/www.castello-miramare.it <http://www.castello-miramare.it>/

*Duino Castle*, take bus nr. 51 (the airport bus) or bus 44 (city bus 44 
from Piazza Oberdan). Visiting times: 9:30 to 16:00 at weekends only and 
on public holidays.  Entrance ticket to the castle Euro 4.50 for ICTP 
badge holders.  Children up to 6 do not pay, from 7-16 years Euro 3.50, 
full price Euro 7.  To arrange a guided tour phone: 040 208120. For more 
info: /www.castellodiduino.it <http://www.castellodiduino.it> / 
info at castellodiduino.it <mailto:info at castellodiduino.it>/

*San Giusto Castle*, take bus nr. 24 from the railway station.  Built 
between 1470 and 1630, the castle rises up from the hill in the heart of 
the old city. You can enjoy a full view of Trieste, visit the museum, 
the armoury and the lapidario tergestino. Outside the castle walls lies 
the cathedral built in the 14th century and in the surroundings, the 
remains of the ancient Roman city dating back to the first and second 
century. Until 25 January, there is an exhibition which focuses on life 
in Trieste during the Middle Ages. Visiting times: 9:00--19:00. Check 
the following website for a comprehensive list of opening times and 
entrance prices:/ /
/http://www.retecivica.trieste.it/triestecultura/new/musei.asp?pagina=musei_storia/

*Useful Websites*
Restaurants in Trieste: 
http://www.vivalapappa.it/ristoranti/elenco.php/provincia=Trieste
Bus schedules in Trieste: www.triestetrasporti.it 
<about:blankwww.triestetrasporti.it>
Train timetables: www.trenitalia.it <about:blankwww.trenitalia.it>
Map itinerary: www.mappy.it <about:blankwww.mappy.it>
Ticket purchase for concerts in and out of Trieste: "Ticket Point" in 
Corso Italia 6/c tel: 040.3498277
Buses for trips outside Trieste: www.autostazionetrieste.it 
<http://www.autostazionetrieste.it/>

 

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