What's on 23-26 October 2008

[ICTP Info Point]

 *WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK***

*23-26 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 concert by the *Jimmy Joe Blues Band* at 20:30 on Friday 24 October 
in Bar Crispi, via Crispi 18.**

First concert in the new programme of 'Mattinate Musicali' in the 
*Auditorium of the Museo Revoltella* (via Diaz 27) on Sunday 26 October 
2008 at 11:00. Ticket 6 Euro.  This week's concert will be by the Nuova 
Orchestra 'Francesco Busoni', conducted by Massimo Belli.  More info on 
the site: www.museorevoltella.it.**

Concert at the *Teatro Miela* (Piazza Duca delgi Abruzzi not far from 
the station on the waterfront in Trieste town centre) on Sunday 26 
October 2008 at 21:30 by the legendary punk rock band from Belfast, 
*Stiff Little Fingers*. Tickets cost 16 Euro on the door, or 14 Euro in 
advance.**

*ART EXHIBITIONS***

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

*Last week to see 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.

*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

*CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY***

>From 11:00 to 17:00 in Piazza Verdi (near Piazza Unita'), there will be 
the last *'Sunday Party'* of the season for children from 0-12 years 
old.  All sorts of games, entertainment and musical activities are on 
offer.**


*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.

*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.

*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 was 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

*Giardino Botanico Carsiana -- Carsiana Botanical Garden*

The local Carsiana botanical garden is open this Sunday 26 October from 
14-18, with guided tours at 15:00 and 16:00 explaining how the local 
Carsic vegetation prepares itself during autumn for the cold winter 
months.  More information on guided tours and how to get there on 
www.carsiana.eu <http://www.carsiana.eu>.

*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--18:00 (it closes at 17:00 
from November). 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/

*Duino Castle*, take bus nr. 51 (the airport bus) or bus 44 (city bus 44 
from Piazza Oberdan). Visiting times: 9:30 to 16:30 every day except 
Tues.  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.  Until 2 November, there is an ongoing exhibition of 200 handbags 
dating back to the 19^th Century.

To arrange a guided tour phone: 040 208120. For more info: 
/www.castellodiduino.it / 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/>

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

 

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