For ICTP Scientists and Visitors: Guided Tour on Sat 4 Sept

[Info Point]

*SATURDAY 4 September : AQUILEIA and GRADO TRIP
FOR  ICTP SCIENTISTS AND VISITORS*

 

 

On Saturday 4 September, *there will be a special guided tour by coach 
to AQUILEIA and GRADO (about 45 km from Trieste)* *with an 
English-speaking guide.*

 

*AQUILEIA* is one of the most interesting sites in the Region, an 
ancient marshland settlement, with a 700-year Roman period dating back 
to 181 B.C. There are old Roman mosaics in the basilica and  Roman ruins 
spread out in a lovely landscape.

 


Following the tour of Aquileia, you will stop in *Grado* - a fishermen's 
village, now a small town, built on a lagoon with many historical 
connections with Aquileia and Venice. You may visit its historical 
centre, the basilica and Roman remains. It is a well-known SPA centre 
all year round and a beach resort in summer with many sandy beaches. For 
those who wish to have a swim, we remind you to take your bathing 
costume and a towel.You may also like to wander around the old city and 
do some shopping or have a snack before leaving. There are many snack 
bars and ice-cream parlours as well.

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*The discounted contribution requested for the tour is only 5,00 euro** 
/head - payable when you sign up*.

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Recommendation:      Wear comfortable shoes/sandals and a cap as it may 
be hot while you visit Aquileia. A small bottle of drinking water may 
also be useful./

 

*MEETING POINT* at 13.45 near Bus stop 6 in Grignano seaside where 
you'll see the coach and meet your guide

*DEPARTURE TIME* is fixed at 13:45 and return to Grignano  at around 20:00.

 

Read more about Aquileia on the website:  /http://www.aquileia.net 
<http://www.aquileia.net/>/ and Grado: /http://grado.com/estor.html/

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