What's on 15-17 May 2009

[ICTP Info Point]

  WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK
15-17 May 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: 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.

Saturday 16 May marks the 5th edition of the European Museum Night. In 
Trieste, the Civico Museo Sartorio (largo Papa Giovanni XXIII) will be 
open from 20:00 onwards with guided tours of the villa, concerts of 
chamber music throughout the building and its gardens. Entrance is free.

New 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 in the Linea d’Arte gallery (via Lazzaretto Vecchio, 19 in 
Trieste) of watercolours by Bruno Tommasini. Open until 16 May Mon-Fri 
17-20, Sat 10-13.

Exhibition at Le Serre di Villa Revoltella (via Marchesetti 37) 'Tra 
Sielo e Mar' by Roberto Cardone open until 31 May, Saturday and Sunday 
10:30-12:30 and 15:30-18:30.

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.

If you feel like a trip away from Trieste, the local town of Gorizia is 
easy to reach by train and has much to offer. Apart from many wine bars, 
places to eat and shops, there are a variety of museums a cathedral and 
a castle. The following website gives you more 
information.http://www.turismofvg.it/it-IT/gorizia.html There is also an 
exhibition of costumes designed for Oscar-nominated films (L'Atelier 
degli Oscar), which can be seen at Palazzo Attems Petzenstein until 6 
September from 9-19 daily except Monday. The museums in Borgo Castello 
are open Tues-Sun from 9-19 and offer a temporary exhibition until 31 
May of works by the artist Tino Piazza, as well as permanent exhibitions 
dedicated to the First World War (with a lifelike trench scenario) and 
fashion and local textile production. You can check train timetables on 
www.trenitalia.it (also in English). If you prefer to go by bus, take 
APT Bus 51 from Trieste to Monfalcone (half an hour) and APT bus 8 to 
Gorizia (half an hour). Town guides are availabe at the Info Point.

Another nice place to visit in the nearby region is Cormons, which is 
easily reached by train directly from Trieste. You can find out more 
about the town on the official site: http://www.comune.cormons.go.it. 
Until 24 May, the Jazz and Wine of Peace Collio festival is taking place 
there, with concerts and tastings of the wines for which the surrounding 
Collio area is famous worldwide. Here is the site with all the concert 
details: 
http://www.jazzit.it/2009/05/07/jazz-wine-of-peace-collio-i-edizione-cormons/.

Music
Free live music: Friday 15 May at 20:30 in Bar Crispi (via Crispi, 
Trieste) concert by Secret Gig

Music Festival for Children 15-30 May at the Casa della Musica (via 
Capitelli 3). On Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May at 17:00 and 18:30, there 
will be performances of 'La Musica dello Gnomo Mirtillo' for children 
aged 2-6. On Sunday 17 May at 10:00 and 11:00 there will be a concert 
for children aged 6-10. Entrance is free, but you must book a place. 
More info: 040-307309, info at scuoladimusica55.it, www.scuoladimusica55.it.

Friday 15 May, 'Aperitivo con sensazioni olfattive', Sputnik & Max Brown 
DJ set at the bar sextosenso (Corso Saba 9, Trieste) from 18:30-22.

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.

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

The Carsiana Botanical Garden in Sgonico has just re-opened after its 
winter. 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.

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.

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