FULL DAY GUIDED TOUR 26 JULY

[ICTP Info Point]

*_SATURDAY 26 July 2008: FULL DAY GUIDED TOUR_*

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

 
/BOOK NOW!/

 
On Saturday 26 July, there will be a special guided tour by coach only 
for ICTP visitors and families *with an English-speaking guide.*

*The Duino Castle, built in the 14^th century, is stunning and overlooks 
the Gulf of Trieste. It is surrounded by a beautiful park and is still 
the home of the Princes della Torre e Tasso.  It has hosted many famous 
visitors and artists through the centuries. One can admire a large 
variety of precious furnishings, paintings and historical documents and 
the unique view from the dining-room terrace. *

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

*The next stop is Muggia, a lovely Istro-Venetian fishing village close 
to 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 snacks/refreshments.*

*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 guided walk from San Giusto to Piazza 
Unità where the bus will take everybody back to Grignano.*

The discounted contribution requested for the tour is only *9,00 euro* 
/head - payable when you sign up at the Info Point.

Extra cost: Reduced entrance ticket to the Duino Castle 4,00 euro/head.

/Lunch /snacks/refreshments at own cost. /

 
*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.
Please wear very comfortable shoes/sneakers.

Have a nice day!

Info Point

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