What's on 20-22 February 2009

[ICTP Info Point]

 *WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK *

*20-22 February 2009*

*CARNIVAL* This weekend there will be carnival celebrations in and 
around Trieste.  Here are some of the events taking place: Until 24 
February, there is a *market in viale XX Settembre* daily from 9-21, 
with music and entertainment for children from 16-18. *Muggia* is the 
main local focal point at Carnival time.  On Sunday, from 13.30, there 
will be the annual *carnival parade* through the streets, which is 
attended by thousands.  All weekend, there will be live music and 
dancing in the town's piazza from mid-afternoon and throughout the 
evening.  *On Sunday 22 February at 10:30, starting in piazza Marconi, 
there will be a free guided tour* of *Muggia*.  Alternatively, on 
*Saturday 21 February*, you could take the tram from piazza Oberdan up 
to *Opicina* and watch the *"Carnevale Carsico"*, with the parade 
starting at 14:00.  The parade in Trieste takes place on the last day of 
Carnival, next Tuesday 24 February, Mardi Gras starting at 14:00 in 
piazza Oberdan and ending in piazza Unita.  On *Saturday afternoon and 
Sunday morning*, there will be *entertainment and activities for 
children in piazza Unita*.

*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.

*Inauguration Friday 20 February at 17:30 at Palazzo Costanzi *(piazza 
Piccola, 2)* *of the exhibition by the artist Roberto D'Ambrosio, 
entitled '40 anni di pittura' (40 years of painting).  Open until 29 
March daily from 10-13 and 17-20. Free entrance.

*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.

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')* there is an exhibition by the Parisian artist, Vincent 
Brunot, entitled "Panorama Trieste", *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.

At the "Factory-Art" contemporary gallery (via Duca d'Aosta, 6/a) until 
28 March the Triestine artist Beatrice Crastini will be displaying her 
project "How much time do you have?" which focuses on the huge amount of 
time wasted daily waiting: queuing at the bank, post office, 
supermarket, hanging on the telephone etc. Empty time, which we cannot 
reclaim.  From Tuesday to Saturday 17-20.

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.

Until 27 February, the artist Giuseppe Senigaglia will be displaying his 
paintings of local lagoon scenes entitled "Una finestra sulla laguna" in 
the Galleria Rettori Tribbio 2 (piazza Vecchio 6).  Open daily from 
10-12.30 and 17-19.30. Sundays 11-12.30. Closed Mondays. 

*CONFERENCE*:  On Saturday 21 February at 10:00 in the sala convegni 
Friulia (via Locchi, 21b -- take bus 30 and get off at the last stop), 
there will be a conference (in Italian) entitled "I cambiamenti 
climatici e le ricadute sul nostro territorio".

*MUSIC*:  Live performance in Bar Crispi (in via Crispi) by the group 
"Wet-tones" at 21 on Friday 20 February.

Saturday 21 February from 18.30-22 in the Caffé Orizzonte (via San 
Spiridione 12) live music by the "Tri-Gliceridi" band. Free entrance.

*CINEMA*:  *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 mementos 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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