What's on 17-19/10/2008

[ICTP Info Point]

 *WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK***

*17-19 October***

*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 -- FREE***

In Piazza della Borsa in Trieste town centre, as part of the 'Gesti e 
Sapori' initiative which is taking place from 16-19 October, there will 
be live music concerts on Friday and Saturday at 20:30.  There will also 
be an exhibition and live demonstrations by contemporary jewellers and 
goldsmiths, followed by presentations and tastings of local beers and wines.

*ART EXHIBITIONS***

New exhibition at the *Civico Museo del Mare* in via Campo Marzio 5.  "I 
Cosulich: una dinastia adriatica", tracing the history of the great 
local shipping family.  Daily until 1 February 2009 from 8.30-13-30 and 
16-19. Closed Monday. Tickets EUR3.50.

Solo exhibition by renowned artist *BRUNO CHERSICLA* - mentioned in the 
2001 Guinness Book of Records as the artist who painted the biggest 
painting in the world in Piazza Unita' square, Trieste -   at Galleria 
Planetario in via Filzi, 4 , 1st fl.  Mon to Fri :  10-12 and 16-19. 
Open until 30 Nov

*Luci sull'Adriatico*: Paesaggi di mare tra Venezia e Trieste 
nell'Ottocento. Until 30 Oct, 60 19th Century local landscapes are on 
display at the *Museo Revoltella* in via Diaz, daily from 10-18. Closed 
Tuesday.

Last weekend to see the exhibition on the opera singer, *Maria Callas*, 
at the palazzo Gopcevich, via Rossini 4 near Ponterosso.  Open daily 
until 19 October from 9-19. Free entrance.

*Primoz Bizjak "Focus on the Invisible"* 4 Oct -- 25 Nov an art 
exhibition dedicated to the city of Madrid at the Galleria d'Arte 
contemporanea Lipanjepuntin in Via Diaz n.4. Visiting times: Tues -- Fri 
15:30 -- 19:30 and Sat 16:30 -- 19:30

 
*CINEMA and FILM CLUBS***

*Cinecity*, Shopping Centre Torri d'Europa, Via D'Alviano 23. Bus 29, 8 
and B. Check the movies at http://trieste.cinecity.it/. Earphones are 
available so you can listen to the original language for some films; 
please ask before buying your ticket.

*Latin-American Film Festival* at the Teatro Miela in Trieste from 11-19 
October. Check www.cinelatinotrieste.org 
<http://www.cinelatinotrieste.org/> for more details and screening 
schedules.

*TOURS** IN TRIESTE AND SURROUNDINGS***

*Castello di Strassoldo*:  The beautiful castle of Strassoldo opens 
twice a year to visitors. This Saturday 18 and Sunday 19, it will open 
its gates from 9:00 to 19:00 and is well worth a visit.  Strassoldo is 
near Cervignano, so if you don't have a car, you can take the train from 
Trieste to Cervignano (on the Trieste-Venice line) and then take a local 
bus to the castle.  Have a look at the castle on their site: 
www.castellodistrassoldo.it <http://www.castellodistrassoldo.it/>.  
Entrance costs Euro 10 for adults, Euro 4 for 5-12 year olds. Proceeds 
from the ticket sales go towards the upkeep and ongoing restoration of 
the castle. 

*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.

*Val** Rosandra Valley***

If the weather is fine, it's nice to take a walk along the paths of the 
Val Rosandra Valley midst the typical Carsic vegetation.  There are 
paths for varying abilities of walker, from the very easy up to those 
suitable for hikers.  There are easily accessible caves for speleology 
and archaeology lovers.  You can reach Val Rosandra by taking bus 40 
from the railway station in Trieste and get off in Bagnoli della 
Rosandra.  A new visitors' centre is due to be inaugurated on 22 
October.  Info Point has maps of the area if you require one.

*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

*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/>

Films on Trieste: http://it.youtube.com/triestecity

 

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