WHAT'S ON 5-7 JUNE 2009

[ICTP Info Point]

*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK  -   5-7 June 2009*

*MUSEUMS The following website gives details of all museums in Trieste 
and the surrounding region: http://www.museifriuliveneziagiulia.it/ 
www.turismo.fvg.it
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*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.
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*New art exhibition opening Saturday 6 June in the Galleria Rettori 
Tribbio (piazza Vecchia 6 in Trieste) by the Triestine painter, writer 
and engineer Fabio Zubini, dedicated to the bridges of Paris.  Open 
weekdays except Monday 10-12.30 and 17-19.30.  Sunday 11-12.30.
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*New photographic exhibition by Annamaria Castellan in honour Tina 
Modotti open till 30 June 2009 at 'La Via degli Artisti Viaggi' (via 
degli Artisti 2 in Trieste).  Visible during the travel agency's opening 
hours.
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*Until 7 June in the Sala Comunale d'arte in Piazza Unita', there will 
be an exhibition of 30 works by the local artist Gabry Benci.  Open 
daily 10-13 and 17-20.  Free entrance.
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*Photographic exhibition at the Caffe Stella Polare (via Dante 
Alighieri, near the Canale di Ponterosso), about marine life in the 
Triestine Gulf by the Croatian Igor Sillani.  Open until 16 June.
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*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.
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*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.
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*LOCAL EVENTS
On Saturday 6 June the local Area di Ricerca Science Park will be 
holding its annual Open Day.  Free buses will be linking the Railway 
Station in Trieste with the Campus in Padriciano from 9.15-19.30.  
Shuttle services will take visitors from the Padriciano Campus to the 
Basovizza Campus, as well as the Forestry Museum, the Astronomical 
Observatory and the Geophysical Observatory in Borgo Grotta Gigante.  
More info on www.area.trieste.it/openday.
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*TOURS IN TRIESTE AND SURROUNDINGS:  Guided Tour on foot of Trieste's 
historical monuments (in Italian and English) at 10:00 daily.  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
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*The Carsiana Botanical Garden in Sgonico is now open for the summer 
season.  Opening times will be from Tuesday-Friday 10-13, Saturday, 
Sunday and holidays 10-13 and 15-19. Closed Mondays.  Entrance costs 3 
Euro, 2 Euro for children.  More info on 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. 
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*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.
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*Faro della Vittoria (Victory Lighthouse) built by the famous Triestine 
architect Berlam. It is a commemorative monument dedicated to the fallen 
of the First World War.
Visiting time everyday at 15:00 - 19:00 (except Wednesday).  Bus 42 or 
44 from the Railway Station in Trieste.
 
Hiking in Val Rosandra
The Val Rosandra Valley encloses a remarkable natural environment and a 
walk through its paths, and by the stream and natural ponds, surrounded 
by typical Carsic vegetation is well worth it, especially before it gets 
too hot this summer.  Make sure you have comfortable walking shoes on.
Walk along colour-marked footpaths, each marked by CAI (Italian Alpine 
Club), ranging from very easy paths to others that require some ability. 
There are easily accessible caves for speleology and archaeology lovers. 
You can reach the Valley by taking bus 40 from the Central Train Station 
in Trieste and get off in Bagnoli della Rosandra.The excursion may last 
around 3 hours.  Brochures are available at the Info Point.
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*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, 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.  
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*Grado - NEW BOAT SERVICE
The boat linking Trieste with Grado, a nearby seaside resort with wide 
sandy beaches and a pretty historical centre, as well as nice shops and 
places to eat is starting again on Saturday 30 May and will run all 
summer until 6 September each day except Monday.  The crossing takes 
around 90 minutes and costs 5.65 euro for a single ticket, or 8.60 for a 
return.  Bicycles can also be carried for 70 cents each.  Departures are 
scheduled for 8.00, 13.00 and 17.00, with returns from Grado leaving at 
9.30, 15.00 and 18.45.  Take a look at Grado on the region's website, 
which gives information also in English: http://www.turismofvg.it/
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*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
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*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 / 
info at castellodiduino.it
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*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.  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 

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Useful Websites: Restaurants in Trieste: 
http://www.vivalapappa.it/ristoranti/elenco.php/provincia=Trieste
Bus schedules in Trieste: www.triestetrasporti.it
Train timetables: www.trenitalia.it
Map itinerary: www.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

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