What's on - 19-21/6/09

[ICTP Info Point]

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK - 19-21 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
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. Have a look at the 
programme and get more info on http://www.immaginarioscientifico.it/ and 
040-224424.

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.

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

In Piazza S. Antonio, near Ponterosso, there is the META Summer Fest 
taking place until 21 June. Dedicated to sports and martial arts, there 
will be stands of sport-related goods and demonstrations of various 
sporting activities by more than a dozen local gyms and martial arts 
clubs. More info on www.metaturisti.com.

 From 19-28 June, the annual Celtic Music Festival will be taking place 
in Trieste at the Ferdinandeo. The programme of events is available here 
(only in Italian) http://www.utherpendragon.it/home/

On Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June, the local Savoia Hotel, which is 
located just next to Piazza Unita in Trieste town centre, is open to the 
public from 10-22 to mark its re-opening after extensive renovation and 
refurbishment. You can go in and have a look at its luxurious new décor.

MUSIC
Friday 19 June at 18:00 in the Greek Church (Riva III Novembre) on the 
waterfront near Piazza Unita, there will be a concert by the Dutch group 
'Crea-orkest' who will perform music by Wagner and Mahler.

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 are 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. Each morning throughout the summer 
activities are organized for children designed to get them interested in 
nature. No need to book.

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.

Trieste-Grignano-Sistiana - NEW BOAT SERVICE
The boat linking Trieste with Sistiana, a nearby seaside village, close 
to Duino, has resumed its summer schedule. The boat stops also in 
Barcola and Grignano. Timetables and tarriffs are listed on 
www.triestetrasporti.it, under ‘servizi marittimi’. Buy your tickets 
directly on board.

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.

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
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