What's on 29-31 May

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WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK - 29-31 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.

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.

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 by the British artist Peter Davey in the Galleria Rettori 
Tribbio 2 (Piazza Vecchia 6) entitled "Spazi nell'anima- Spaces in the 
Soul". Open until 5 June Mon-Sat 10-12.30 and 17-19.30, Sundays and 
public holidays 11-12.30. Closed Mondays.

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) '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.

LOCAL EVENTS
On Sunday 31st May the Italian-Argentinian association of Trieste has 
organized a special ASADA CRIOLLO lunch with music starting at 12 midday.
It will be held at the "Associazione sportiva domio, mattonaia 
triestina" located in 610 SAN DORLIGO DELLA VALLE, Trieste.
The menu comprises: Empanadas, Choripan, Asado, vegetables, fruit and 
drinks. Cost is euro 20 each person and euro 10 per child. The 
Argentinina musician Eduardo Poetto will play music together with other 
musicians. For info call: Eduardo 3337246509 or Carmine 3382118130
or 040 631980

On Sunday 31 May, there will be the annual 'Cantine Aperte' Day in the 
surrounding wine-producing region, when local vineyards and cellars are 
open to the public from 10.00-18.00 to visit and taste the wines. Over 
100 'cantine' will be open. Get more info on the following sites: 
www.cantineaperte.info and www.turismofvg.it
MUSIC
Friday 29 and Saturday 30 May, free entrance until 23:00 to the summer 
musical events at the Ausonia (Riva Traiana), which are being organized 
by Etnoblog. Doors open 22:00.

Saturday 30 May at 21:30 in the Gran Bar Excelsior (Viale XX settembre 
3), live blues music by Sunny Boy and the Diplomats of Blues.

All weekend at the Fiera di Trieste there will be the first Game Fair 
taking place, with stands displaying all things to do with the world of 
games, electronic and other.

Today, Friday 29 May, from 16-18.30 there will be concerts by local rock 
bands (Sinister Shadow, Rage & Love and others). Free entrance.

Music Festival for Children 15-30 May at the Casa della Musica (via 
Capitelli 3). On Saturday 30 May there will be musical activities for 
children aged from 6-10 organized by the Casa della Musica at the 
Science Centre Immaginario Scientifico. Entrance is free, but you must 
book a place. More info: 040-307309, info at scuoladimusica55.it.

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.

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.

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