FULL DAY GUIDED TOUR 12 JULY

[ICTP Info Point]

*_SATURDAY 12 July 2008: FULL DAY GUIDED TOUR_*

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*Visit the Duino Castle, Panoramic Tour of the Carso, Muggia and San 
Giusto Castle*

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On Saturday 12 July, there will be a special guided tour by coach only 
for ICTP visitors and families *with an English-speaking guide.*

*You will first visit **the Duino Castle which was built in the 14^th 
century, overlooking the Gulf of Trieste and surrounded by a beautiful 
park. It is the home of the Princes della Torre e Tasso and has hosted 
many illustrious guests and artists through the centuries. One can 
admire a large variety of precious furnishings, paintings and historical 
documents. *

*The tour will continue and take you to Monrupino where you will have a 
panoramic view of the Carso area, Basovizza, Val Rosandra and the 
industrial Area of Trieste.*

*Next stop in Muggia, the Istro-Venitian fishing village on the border 
with Slovenia. You  will **explore its "calli", narrow, picturesque 
streets flanked by old buildings, admire the main square, Piazza 
Marconi, visit the Cathedral and stop for refreshments or lunch.*

*We will take you in the afternoon to Trieste to visit the **San Giusto 
Castle (Saint Just) built between 1470 and 1630, which rises up the hill 
in the heart of the ancient city centre of Trieste. The museum and 
armoury have been recently restored and are open to the public. The 
Cathedral, built in the 14th century and its beautiful mosaics are 
located right next to the remains of the ancient Roman city dating back 
to the first and second century.*

*The tour will end with a short walking tour from San Giusto to Piazza 
Unità. *

* *The discounted contribution requested for the tour is only *9,00 
euro* /head - payable when you sign up at the Info Point.
 Extra costs: Entrance to castles, museums and lunch/refreshments.

*MEETING POINT** at 9.20 a.m* near bus stop 36 in Grignano seaside where 
you'll see the coach and meet your guide.

*DEPARTURE TIME* is fixed at 9.30 a.m and *return at 17:00 p.m.*

*Come to the Info Point, Leonardo Building*, and sign up as soon as 
possible as it is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Info Point
ext.433

 

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