What's On This Weekend: 23 - 26 August 2012

[Infopoint]

*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 23 - 26 August 2012 *

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*ART EXHIBITIONS*

*On Saturday 25/8: "Nel cielo di Sarajevo. Canto per Vijecnica", *at* 
the Miela Theatre *at 20.00*, *about the 1992 Serbian shelling during 
the Siege of Sarajevo <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Sarajevo> 
which caused the complete destruction of the library (a symbolic meeting 
point of different cultures); among the losses there were about 700 
manuscripts and a unique collection of Bosnian serial publications, some 
from the mid 19th century's Bosnian cultural revival.^ Before the 
attack, the library had 1.5 million volumes and over 155,000 rare books 
and manuscripts. The fact will be remembered through the writings of 
poets, scientists & philosophers. At 20.00 and 21.30. Entrance: Euro 8. 
Presale: www.vivaticket.it 
<http://www.vivaticket.it/index.php?nvpg%5Bevento%5D&id_evento=931740>. 
For info: http://www.miela.it/default.asp?pag=evento&id=3524

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*"Blooming Salons. Still Life in Municipal Museums" *at the Sartorio 
Museum, ongoing until 10/9. The exhibit includes about 30 works 
(paintings, drawings and some embroideries) on flowers and fruit. Some 
of them are part of Sartorio's furnitures, others come from different 
collections. Special ICTP Price: Euro 3,50. The guided tour starts each 
day as per following schedule: 10.30, 11.30, 12.00, 13.00, 13.30, 14.30, 
15.00, 16.00, 16.30, 17.30.

For more info: 040 301479

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*"Colei che sola a me par donna". Women in humanist literature and daily 
life. *At _Palazzo Costanzi, Sala Veruda_ (Piazza Piccola 3 - Ongoing 
until 23/9 - Open each day 10.00-13.00 and 17.00-20.00) e _Museo 
Petrarchesco Piccolomineo_ (Via Madonna del Mare 13, c/o Biblioteca 
Civica Attilio Hortis - Ongoing until 5/1/2013 - Open from Monday to 
Saturday 9.00-13.00; on Thursday 15-19. Close on Sundays and Weekend 
day). In these two locations, the exhibition outlines the relationship 
between the feminine ideal described in humanist literature, as codified 
by Francesco Petrarca, and the actual condition of women at that time 
(1300-1400). Entrance:free. For info: Tel. 040-6758184, 040-6758277, 
040-6758200 or

http://www.retecivica.trieste.it/triestecultura/new/news_libero.asp?pagina=vis_articolo.asp&link=949&tipo=articoli_eventi&ids=13 
<http://www.retecivica.trieste.it/triestecultura/new/news_libero.asp?pagina=vis_articolo.asp&link=949&tipo=articoli_eventi&ids=13>

*FILMS*

At the Revoltella Museum (in cooperation with the Cappella Underground): 
within the event Revoltella Estate / Art&Cinema: *Tonite *at 20.30: 
*QUIXOTE* by Mimmo Palatino - original language, subtitles in italian. 
Entrance: euro 6,50**

*FILMS (outdoors)*

At the *ARISTON outdoors Cinema* in via Romolo Gessi 14 (in case it 
rains, the movies will be held indoors) at 21.00. *Tonite 23/8*: "*The 
Lady*" by Luc Besson, on the extraordinary life of Burmese Aung San Suu 
Kyi (Nobel Peace Prize in 1991, for her non-violent struggle for 
democracy and human rights in her home country)

*MUSEUMS by Night*

_Civic Theater Museo Teatrale "Carlo Schmidl"_ Palazzo Gopcevich, Via 
Rossini 4: open on Tuesdays from 20.00 to 24.00

_"Sartorio" Museum,_ Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII nr.1: open on Wednesdays 
from 20.00 to 24.00

*MUSEUM: Revoltella*

Visit the *exhibit "Trieste-Suez. History and modernity in the /Voyage 
en Egypte /by Pasquale Revoltella"*. In 1861 the City Council of Trieste 
resolved to send a delegation to inspect the works of the Suez Canal. 
Pasquale Revoltella joined the expedition. Opening times: every day 
(Tuesday excluded) from 10.00 to 19.00; each Thursday & Friday (until 
31/8): from 10.00 to 23.00; guided tours each Thursday & Friday at 20.00 
and 22.00. Ongoing until 4/11. Admission free. For info: 040/6754350; 
www.museorevoltella.it/news.php?id_news=613

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*TOUR TRIESTE*

The Friuli Venezia Giulia* TOURIST POINT *on the corner of Piazza Unità 
organizes* guided walking tours (in Italian and English) every day at 
10:30*. On *_Saturday 25/8_*, _there is an additional tour at 16.30_ on: 
"Atmosfere letterarie", that lasts 2 hours and costs euro 5/head. The 
office is open every day from 9.00 - 19.00. Language service: Italian, 
English, German or French. For more info call the FVG Tourist Info Point 
in via dell'Orologio nr.1 on the corner of Piazza Unità. Tel: 040 
3478312 or check: http://www.turismofvg.it

*The Miramare Castle - *outstandingly beautiful* -* is right next to the 
ICTP and is open every day from 9.00 to 18.30. Entrance to the 
surrounding park is free (8.00 - 19.00). The location, gardens, castle 
with the lovely decor and furnishings, paintings, rooms full of history 
are not to be missed. For more info: www.castello-miramare.it**

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*The Duino Castle* is 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 there is a stunning view of the sea as it 
overlooks a small fishing village and is surrounded by colourful, 
extensive gardens. Inside, you can admire the furnishings, paintings, 
books and mementoes collected over centuries, visit its beautiful park 
and the World War 2 bunker. For more info/: /www.castellodiduino.it

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*The Giant Cave - Grotta Gigante*

The cave is considered the largest tourist cave in the world, situated 
on the Triestine Karst and an exclusive feature of the cave is the 
horizontal pendulum, constructed by university researchers in order to 
calculate the slightest movements of the earth's crust. The temperature 
is constantly around 11º and the tour lasts around one hour. For more 
info/: /www.grottagigante.it

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*_Boat Excursions_*

*Boat trips Trieste to Muggia or to Sistiana*.

Muggia is an old Venetian fishing village (nice cafes and good fish 
restaurants).* *The "Delfino Verde" ferry Boats for _Muggia_ depart from 
Molo Bersaglieri in Trieste (the dock after Piazza Unità). Tickets must 
be purchased on board. Return ticket euro 6.90 daily, with several 
schedules. If you wish to go, instead, the other way, i.e., to 
_Sistiana_, a swimming resort full of bars, cafes and music on the beach 
and close to the scenic Rilke path should you choose to have a nice walk 
in the karst that leads you to the Duino castle, you can in this case, 
board the boat directly at the bay of Grignano. Return ticket: euro 3. 
Check all the schedules: http://www.delfinoverde.it

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*Boat trips Trieste to Grado* (1,5 hrs)- Return ticket: euro 9.30.

Departure from Trieste Stazione Marittima (after Piazza Unita') - 
provided sea is not too rough

- as follows:

 From _Trieste to Grado_ (stazione marittima): 8.00, 15.00, 12.30, 16.45 
and from _Grado to Trieste_ (molo torpediniere): 10.00, 14.15, 18.30 For 
info: 800955957  or /www.aptgorizia.it/ <http://www.aptgorizia.it>//

*MISCELLANEOUS*

http://www.youtube.com/user/CinecittaLuce/videos?query=Trieste

Over 200 historical videos on Trieste, gathered by Istituto Luce (the 
ancient public institution, born in 1924 for educational purposes and 
then become a powerful tool of the fascist regime) now available on 
line. Very interesting to watch!

*Every Friday evening at 21.00 take part in the event "Sailing through 
science",* at the Civic Sea Museum in Via Campo Marzio 5 where 
biologists, writers, musicians, sailors, historians, fishermen, 
students, teachers and documentarists are united by the passion and 
desire to tell stories about the sea and those who live close to it. _On 
Friday 24/8_: "La via del ghiaccio. Dal Carso ad Alessandria d'Egitto" 
(The Ice Road. From the Karst to Alexandria), by and with Sergio Dolce, 
biologist and musician. Free entrance. Bus nr. 15 from Piazza Oberdan 
every 20' until 21.30.

*Visit The Victory Lighthouse *(Faro della Vittoria) in Strada del 
Friuli. The lighthouse was built by the famous Triestine architect 
Berlam. It is a commemorative monument dedicated to the fallen soldiers 
of World War I. Great for photos if it's a nice day. Open 
(April--September): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sundays & Public 
Holidays: 16.00 - 19.00; Tuesday and Friday: 9.00 am to 12.00 am and 
16.00 - 19.00. Mondays closed. Free entry. Take buses 42, 44 or 46 from 
Piazza Oberdan. For info call 040 8323 201 (Monday - Friday: 9.00 -13.00).

*ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF TRIESTE*

*The Carsiana Botanical Garden. *Is located within a "dolina" (sinkhole) 
in Sgonico, 18 km from Trieste. It was created in 1964 to collect, 
conserve and exhibit the native flora of the Karst in its natural 
context. The garden is open from May to October with the following 
schedule: Tuesday -Friday: 9.30 -- 13.00; Saturday - Sunday and public 
holidays: 10.00-13.00, 15.00-19.00. Ticket: Euro 3.00; Reduced:Euro 
2.00. *Guided visits**: *Tuesdays - Fridays at 10.00; Saturdays, Sundays 
and public holidays at 10.30 and 16.00. You can get there by bus nr. 46 
from Piazza Oberdan. For further info: 
http://www.giardinobotanicocarsiana.it/en/

*FLEA Market every Friday* down in *Sistiana Bay*, in the Caravella Park 
from 18:00 - 23:00. You can get to Sistiana with the airport bus 51 or 
take bus 44 from Piazza Oberdan and walk down to the bay here there are 
several food and drink stalls, music and summer fun. **

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*/The Info Point takes no responsibility whatsoever for the correctness 
or completeness of the above information. Check website: 
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