What's on 24-26/4/09

[ICTP Info Point]

 *WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK * - *24-26 April 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>

To mark the '*Settimana della Cultura*' (Culture Week), entrance to the 
*Museo Revoltella* in via Diaz is *free* until Sunday.  Open from 10-18 
(closed Tuesdays).

*EXHIBITIONS*: *Multimedia exhibition at the Immaginario Scientifico in 
Grignano entitled "Tempi e Stratempi"* exploring meteorological 
phenomena is open until 14 June every Sunday from 10-20.  More info on 
http://www.immaginarioscientifico.it/ and 040-224424.

New exhibition in the Sala Rosa dei Venti at Miramare Castle entitled 
"Uno sguardo su Venezia, Canaletto a Miramare".  Open daily until 2 
August from 9-18:30. More info on 040 224143.

The historic 'Caffè Stella Polare' (piazza Sant'Antonio in Trieste) is 
hosting an exhibition of works by the Ugandan artist Medie Mulindwa 
inspired by native legends and traditions. On display during the opening 
hours of the café until 4 May.

Exhibition in the Linea d'Arte gallery (via Lazzaretto Vecchio, 19 in 
Trieste) of watercolours by Bruno Tommasini.  Open until 16 May Mon-Fri 
17-20, Sat 10-13. 

Until 10 May, in the Sala 'Attilio Selva' in Palazzo Gopcevich (via 
Rossini 4, alongside the Ponterosso Canal in Trieste), you can visit the 
photographic exhibition of George Tatge entitled "Presenze. Paesaggi 
italiani", a collection of black and white scenes from around Italy. 
 Open daily from 9-19.  Free entrance.

Exhibition at the Municipio (town hall) in Sgonico (take bus 46 from 
Piazza Oberdan), entitled *'Bosnia Erzegovina uno sguardo al futuro'* 
with photographs by the journalist & writer Erica Mattea Vida and the 
poet Ljubia Selic of their travels throughout the former Yugoslavian 
Republic is open until 7 May Mon-Fri 9-13 and Mon & Wed 15-17.  Entrance 
is free, but donations are welcome for a charity in Sarajevo which takes 
care of war orphans.

To mark *"Darwin Day"*, the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Darwin, 
Trieste's *Aquarium* (molo Pescheria, 2 on the waterfront) has prepared 
a special exhibition of "Nature anomale" (nature's anomalies).  Open 
daily from 9-13. Closed Mondays.  Entrance costs 4.50 euro for adults 
and 3 euro for children over the age of 5 and young people up to the age 
of 20.  The ticket is also valid for entrance to the rest of the 
aquarium's exhibits.

*EATING OUT *Two restaurants in Trieste have just made special offers 
for ICTP badge-holders:  The *American Bar* pizzeria and restaurant 
(riva T. Gulli 4, Tel: 040-301065 -- 347-3239157) offers a 10% discount 
upon presentation of your badge.  The *Pepenero Pepebianco* restaurant 
(via Rittmeyer 14/a 040-7600716) offers a free coffee at the end of your 
meal.  You can check out their wide range of meat, fish and vegetarian 
dishes on their website www.pepeneropepebianco.it 
<http://www.pepeneropepebianco.it/>.  They also speak English.

*MUSIC
Friday 24 April -- *Libreria bar *KNULP* (via Madonna del Mare 7/a) at 
20:45, jazz concert by the Trio MNP.

*Friday 24 April -- *at the *Lee Roy* in via Paduina, 9, a jazz-blues 
concert by Tillamook at 21:00.

On *Sunday 26 April* at 18:30 in the church in San Giacomo, there will 
be a concert by the Soul Diesis choir organized by the Junior Chamber in 
aid of the young people of Abruzzo hit by the recent earthquake. 

On *Sunday 26 April* at 11 in the Auditorium of Duino Castle, there will 
be a concert by the two pairs of pianists and violinists, who are 
currently studying at the School of the Trio di Trieste.  They will 
perform  music by Brahms and Schubert.  Free entrance.  An aperitif will 
be served after the performance.

*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 10:00 each 
Saturday and Sunday.
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>

*The Carsiana Botanical Garden* in Sgonico is re-opening after its 
winter closure on Saturday 25 April.  Opening times will be from 
Tuesday-Friday 10-13, Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10-13 and 15-19. 
Closed Mondays.  This weekend, there will be guided tours at 16 and 17 
both days of the spring vegetation. Entrance costs 3 Euro, 2 Euro for 
children.  More info on www.carsiana.eu <http://www.carsiana.eu/> or 
040-229573.  You can get to the Carsiana by bus: take the 42 from Piazza 
Oberdan up to Prosecco, and then the 46 to Sgonico.**

*Grotta Gigante -- Giant Cave: *The cave is considered the largest 
tourist cave in the world.  It is situated on the Triestine Karst 
(Carso), about half an hour from the city centre. Visits to the cave 
itself take place every hour from 10-18.  Take bus 42 from Piazza 
Oberdan and get off at Borgo Grotta Sgonico.  It takes 5 mins on foot, 
following the signs, to reach the cave. Entrance costs Euro 8.50 per 
person, and Euro 4.50 for a group of 15.  More info online: 
www.grottagigante.it <http://www.grottagigante.it>.

*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 
ticket costs Euro 6.35.  If you prefer to go by road, bus 20 from the 
railway station takes you all the way to the centre of Muggia.  You can 
get information on Muggia here: www.muggia.info <http://www.muggia.info/>. 

All weekend in *Gorizia* there will be the *Gran Festa di Primavera* in 
the streets of the *Borgo Castello* close to the Castle.  Starting at 
15:30 on Saturday 25 April, there will be a medieval market, falconry 
display, various demonstrations of ancient weaponry and a live 
performance of the Carmina Burana at 20:30 on Saturday. Get the full 
programme here:  
http://goriziaoggi.typepad.com/gorizia_oggi/2009/04/torna-la-gran-festa-di-primavera.html 
You can reach Gorizia easily by train from Trieste. If you go by car, 
you can park in piazza S. Antonio and take the shuttle bus which will be 
running on Saturday from 15-21 and Sunday from 10:30-19:30.  This 
weekend, there is also the ExpoMega Fair in Gorizia daily from 
10:30-20:30.  Free entrance.

*CASTLES*
*Miramare** Castle* is very close to the ICTP and is open every day from 
9:00 to 19:00. The last time for entrance to tour the castle is at 
18:30. Entrance ticket to the Castle costs Euro 4.00 (Euro 2.00 up to 25 
years).  The park surrounding the castle is open from 8:00-19:00.  For 
more info: /www.castello-miramare.it <http://www.castello-miramare.it>/

*Duino** Castle* is considered one of the most attractive castles in 
Europe and is still the official residence of the Torre e Tasso royal 
family.  From its cliff-top location it overlooks the small fishing 
village of Duino, and it is surrounded by extensive gardens.  Inside you 
can see the furnishings, pictures, books and mementoes collected over 
centuries.  In the grounds you can visit a World War 2 bunker. *New 
exhibition "L'Imperatore a Duino", of  more than 300 items about Emperor 
Franz Josef is on display until 8 November 2009.* * *Take bus nr. 51 
(the airport bus) or bus 44 (city bus 44 from Piazza Oberdan) to the 
centre of Duino, right outside the castle.  Opening times of the castle 
are daily from 9:30-17:30. Closed Tuesday. 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 3 May, 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  
*This weekend, at 11 and 15 on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April, there 
will be a free guided tour of the exhibition (in Italian) by Giorgio 
Potocco.  Entrance is free on the occasion of the Settimana della 
Cultura (Culture Week).*/

*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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