What's on 16-18 Jan 2009

[ICTP Info Point]

 *WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK *

*16-18 January 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*
On Friday 16 January at 18:00 in the *Caffé San Marco* in via Battisti 
18 (bus 6 from Barcola stops very close by), there will be the 
presentation of an exhibition of photographs by the renowned Roman 
reporter, Marco Carli, entitled 'Bosnia -- L'Europa oltre I nuovi muri 
-- Carovana 2008'.  Entrance free.

*New 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 1 February 2009, in the Sala Comunale d'Arte in piazza Unità in 
Trieste, you can see an *exhibition of sculptures by Loris Morosini*. 
 Open daily from 10-13 and 17-20.  Entrance free.

*New exhibition* opening on Saturday 17 January at the Galleria Rettori 
Tribbio 2 in piazza Vecchia 6 in Trieste by the painter Loredana Riavini 
entitled 'Case dov'eravamo nati' (Houses where we were born).  Open 
until 30 January weekdays 10-12.30 and 17-19.30, Sundays 11-12.30.  
Closed Mondays.  Please note that this Sunday, 18 January, 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.

*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.**

Until 22 January 2009, the *Trieste Film Festival* is taking place.  
Check titles, dates, times and locations of screenings and other events 
on www.triestefilmfestival.it <http://www.triestefilmfestival.it/>. The 
site is available in both Italian and English.

 

*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'.  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 objects 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 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/>

 

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