What's on 12-14 June 2009

[ICTP Info Point]

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK - 12-14 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

EXHIBITIONS: Last chance to see the Multimedia exhibition at the 
Immaginario Scientifico in Grignano entitled "Tempi e Stratempi" 
exploring meteorological phenomena which is open until 14 June. The new 
summer opening hours are Saturday and Sunday from 15-20. From 18 June - 
21 June, there will be many events taking place to mark the 10th 
anniversary of the opening of the Immaginario Scientifico. All events 
are free of charge, but some need to be pre-booked from 15 June onwards. 
Have a look at the programme and get more info on 
http://www.immaginarioscientifico.it/ and 040-224424.

Art exhibition 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 until 19 June.

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.

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.

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.

Exhibition at Le Serre di Villa Revoltella (via Marchesetti 37) 
'Borsa/Bag' by Mateja Mlakar open until 30 June, Tuesday- Sunday 
16:30-19:30.

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.

LOCAL EVENT
All weekend until Sunday, there is the annual 'Gesti & Sapori' market of 
craft-work and food delicacies taking place in Trieste around Piazza 
Cavana, Piazza Hortis and Via Torino.

MUSIC
Friday 12 June at 20:45 in the San Silvestro Basilica (the small old 
church on up the steps almost opposite the Questura), a free concert of 
chamber music will take place.

On Saturday 13 June at 20:30 in the church in Grignano, there will be a 
concert of music by Schumann, Liszt and Brahms by two pianists. Free 
entrance.

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

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. Starting on Sunday 14 June, 
there will be activities for children each morning throughout the summer 
designed to get them interested in nature. No need to book. On Sunday 
14th itself, there will be a day dedicated to families with children: 
from 15-17 there will be a guided tour for children aged from 5-8 
entitled 'L'albero racconta', to familiarize kids with the local tree 
species. For adults, there will be guided tours of the gardens at 16 and 17.

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.

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.

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. This Sunday, there will be the monthly antiques and 
flea market in piazza della Repubblica from 8 am till sunset.

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/

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

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

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 


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