What's on 13-15 Feb 2009

[ICTP Info Point]

 *WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK *

*13-15 February 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>

*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.

*In the historic Caffé Tommaseo (piazza Tommaseo near piazza Unità) 
*there is a personal exhibition by Alberto Sarcina of 
post-impressionistic paintings. Visible until 22 February 2009 during 
the caffé's opening hours. More info on 040-362666.

*Last chance to see solo art  show "Dal Dialogo al Pensiero"* by artist 
GABRY BENCI in recently opened art gallery, Galleria San Giusto, Via 
Conti 1/2, downtown after Ospedale Maggiore.
The artist will present over twenty paintings to the public and will be 
available to talk about the ideas, techniques, developments of her works 
every Saturday in the gallery.  The show will be open until 14 February, 
Mondays to Saturdays, 18 - 20 hrs. Entrance free.

Until 24 February 2009, in the Sala Comunale d'Arte in piazza Unità in 
Trieste, you can see an exhibition of works by the artist Marco Miot. 
 Open daily from 10-13 and 17-20.  Entrance free.

*I rioni in mostra: Dal seppia ai colori:* Images and documents 
detailing the history of Trieste's different districts. Open until 27 
February at Mittelnet in via San Giorgio 7/a. Monday-Friday from 9-13 
and 15.30-18. Free entrance.

At the Sala del Giubileo (riva III novembre 2, on the waterfront near 
piazza Untita')* a new exhibition by the Parisian artist, Vincent 
Brunot, entitled "Panorama Trieste" opens at 18:00 on Saturday 14 
February.  *There will be a collection of drawings and watercolours 
prepared over a* *period of ten years since 1999. Open until 28 February 
daily from 17-19.  Free entrance.

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.

*New exhibition opening in the Galleria Rettori Tribbio 2 (piazza 
Vecchio 6) at 18 on Saturday 14 February.   *Until 27 February, the 
artist Giuseppe Senigaglia will be displaying his paintings of local 
lagoon scenes entitled "Una finestra sulla laguna".  Open daily from 
10-12.30 and 17-19.30. Sundays 11-12.30. Closed Mondays.  Please note 
that this Sunday, 15 February, the gallery will be open from 10-13 and 
16-18 to coincide with the monthly *antiques market* which takes place 
on the third Sunday of each month in and around the streets of the 
Ghetto part of Trieste.

*MUSIC*:  On Friday 13 February at the bookshop/bar *Knulp* in via 
Madonna del Mare 7, there will be a *jazz concert* by the Lo 
Buono-Vardabasso-Cogno Trio at 20.45.

Live performance in Bar Crispi (in via Crispi) by the group "Sunny Boy & 
the Diplomates of Blues" at 21 on Friday 13 February.

Live music by local cover band "Bandomat" at 21 on Saturday 14 February 
in the Tiffany Café (in via Ginnastica on the corner of via del Toro)

Saturday 14 February from 18.30-22 in the Caffé Orizzonte (via San 
Spiridione 12) live music by the "Half Time Polka Blues Band".

*CHILDREN'S THEATRE*:  On Sunday 15 February at 11:00 at the Teatro 
Orazio Bobbio (via del Ghirlandaio 12), there will be a* performance of 
"Little Red Riding Hood" ("Cappuccetto Rosso*") aimed at children aged 
from 4 to 11.  Tickets can be bought on the door and cost 5 euro.

*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>

*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 10-16.  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. 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>.

*Faro della Vittoria -- Lighthouse visits: *Trieste's lighthouse in 
Strada del Friuli, built as a monument to the fallen of the First World 
War, has re-opened to the public. You can visit it until March from 
10-15 each Sunday and public holidays.

*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 6.35.  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/>. 

*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--17:00 during the winter 
months.  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 
<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. 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 gates.. Visiting times: 
9:30 to 16:00 at weekends only and on public holidays.  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/

*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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