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The following website gives details of all museums
in Trieste and the surrounding region:
http://www.museifriuliveneziagiulia.it/ and www.turismo.fvg.it
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Photography Exhibition at the Teatro Miela: More than 100 pictures by
Evgenij Chaldej, the most famous Russian photographer of the Second
World War.
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exhibition will last until 16th September. Free entrance. The Teatro
Miela is in Piazza Luigi Amedeo Duca Degli Abruzzi 3, near piazza
Unita'. There are free guided tours every day from 6.30 p.m to 10.30
p.m.
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Revoltella Museum: Mascherini e la Scultura del Suo Secolo
(Mascherini and the Sculpture of his Century). From 28th
July-14th October. A
retrospective exhibition to commemorate Trieste's most famous 20th
century sculptor, on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
Duino Castle: Rainer Maria Rilke " The Poet And His Angels",
from 22nd July to 21st October at Duino Castle
a collection of documents, photographs (some of which
depict the poet himself), manuscripts and a biography of the poet.
Rilke was a guest at Duino Castle in 1912 and wrote the famous poems "
Elegie Duinesi". Most of the quotations and the texts on exhibition
are both in the original German version with translation in Italian.
Miramare Castle: Visit the painting exhibition of
Princess Charlotte of Belgium (wife of Archiduke Maximilian of
Habsburg) open every day from 9
a.m to 7 p.m. It is also possible to visit the Castle and the
park. There is a free guided tour of the park every Sunday at 11.30
a.m and 2.30 p.m. You can visit the Old Conservatories
Greenhouses (The Butterfly garden) and the Marine Park (with samples
of Mediterranean flora and fauna).
The Sartorio Museum: Visit the permanent collections on
display (Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII), and the "Histria"
exhibition of restored works of art by Paolo Veneziano
and Tiepolo. Open Mon-Fri 10-17, Sat 10-13. Closed
Sundays and holidays. The Sartorio Museum is situated in Largo Papa
Giovanni XXIII (close to the Stazione Marittima,) you can take Bus
8. Check website :www.triestecultura.it
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Recital, performed by Laurentiu Claudiu Stoica at 8.30 p.m
Sounds and Lights Show at the Villa Revoltella Park on Friday
31st: " Stories and legends, the secrets of Villa Revoltella",
9 p.m ( take Bus 22 from Piazza della Borsa or piazza Goldoni).
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31st at 8.30 p.m The Bernetti Trio performs at the Caffe Teatro Verdi.
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TRIESTE AND SURROUNDINGS
Trieste on Foot
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day, there are guided walking tours (in Italian and English) of
Trieste, starting at 16:30. The tour lasts 2 hours and costs 5 Euro
(children under 12 go free). Book your place at the Tourist Bureau
(TURISMO FVG Trieste, in Piazza Unita'). Tel. 040-3478312.
Trieste by Bus
You can take a tour every Saturday at 14.00 in front of the
Train Station in Piazza Liberta'. The tour lasts 2 hours (with no
guide) and takes you around the city's main monuments and sights.
There is a 30 minutes stop at the San Giusto Castle. For
more information call Consorzio Promotrieste, tel:
040305308. You can buy your ticket at the Eurostar office in
the Train Station.Ticket costs 5 Euros for adults and is free for
children under 10.
Trieste by Boat to Muggia
You can travel from the Molo Pescheria to Muggia with the
Delfino Verde shuttle boat to visit the Istro-Venetian fishing
village. Take advantage to admire Trieste from the sea. See the
following web site for timetables and prices:
www.triestetrasporti.it
Have a look at Muggia on: http://www.muggia.info/.
(You can also take bus 20 from the Train Station all the way to
the center of Muggia.)
Free Bus Trip to The Duino Castle !
Promoted by the Federation of Craftsmen Transports and the
Fondazione CRTrieste: Departure by bus only on Saturdays from the main
square in front of the Stazione Marittima at 9.30 (be there at 9.20
a.m) and returning at 1 p.m. To get there take bus 8 from the Train
Station. At the Castle ticket office, please show your ICTP badge in
order to have a reduction for entry.
Duino castle is without doubt among one of the most
attractive castles in Europe and is still the official residence of
the Torre e Tasso royal family. It was recently opened up to the
public for the first time. From its cliff top location it overlooks a
small fishing village and is surrounded by extensive gardens. Inside,
you can see the furnishings, pictures, books and mementoes collected
over centuries. Opening hours: 09:30 to 17:30. Closed Tuesday. To
arrange a guided tour telephone: 040 208120. For more
info: http://www.castellodiduino.it/en-index
THE CARSO
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The Joseph Ressel path in Basovizza
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is an interesting and innovative way to learn about the Carso woods,
fauna, plants, and geology. This walk is one of the first in Europe to
be equipped with infrared transmitters system that will give you vocal
info in English Italian or Slovene regarding environmental and
historical peculiarities of the Carso territory. a receiver can be
collected at no charge at the "Centro didattico naturalistico"
(naturalistic educational centre) located at the entrance of the town
of Basovizza (Via Gruden 34). You can reach the town of Basovizza by
city Bus 51 from Trieste Train Station. For more info see
www.trieste.com
Carsiana Botanical Garden
The local Carsiana botanical garden, offers visitors a
beautiful selection of the typical local fauna, to be found among the
vegetation in Carso (karst). Opening hours: Tue-Fri 10-13, Sat, Sun
and public holidays 10-13 and 15-19- closed on Mondays. Guided tours
take place at 16:00 and 17:00 on both Saturday and Sunday. Take
Bus 42 from Piazza Oberdan up to Prosecco and proceed with Bus
46 to Sgonico. For more information: website www.carsiana.eu -
call: 040-229573.
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 worth it,
provided you have a good supply of water with you as it can be very
hot this season. Make sure you have good sneakers 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.
The Grotta Gigante or Giant Cave
The cave is considered the largest tourist cave in the world.
It is situated on the Triestine Karst (Carso), half an hour from the
city center. 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. You can easily get there
by bus 42 from the Central Train Station in Trieste and
get off at Borgo Grotta-Sgonico.Visiting hours from 10
a.m to 6 p.m. Entrance ticket: Euro 8,50/person or Euro 4,50/person
for a group of 15.
La Napoleonica or Napoleon's path, panoramic walk overlooking the city.
Take the Tram to Opicina from Piazza Oberdan or take bus 4 to
the "Obelisco" and go walking or jogging on the Napoleonica
(Napoleon's path), at the end you will find a parking area and
at this point, you can take path number 12 (marked by C.A.I -
Italian Alpinr Club) and reach the Temple of Monte Grisa, return to
Opicina through the Via Crucis path (number 12) and finally return to
the Obelisk and take the bus back to the city. (approx. 2 hours for
the whole tour, 1 hour only for "Napoleon's" path) .
CAFES, FOOD AND WINE
Trieste's historical cafes: The Tommaseo Cafe' (Riva 3
Novembre) and the San Marco Cafe '(Via Battisti 13) are places where
writers, intellectuals and artists still meet. Presentation of books,
art exhibits and musical evenings are held there.
Best ice-cream in town: Gelateria Zampolli, in via Ghega
near the train station where ice- creams are made in the traditional
way with over 68 flavours.
Agriturismo or Farm Holiday Restaurants:
Milic, Localita' Sgonico (Sagrado) in
the Carso, offers exellent local wines and typical Carso specialities
(mainly soups, grilled meats, home made gnocchi and pasta) tel: 040
327120. Take Bus 46 from Trieste Train Station.
Mezza Luna, in Duino Aurisina (Malchina), wide
range of meat specialities, own production of goat cheese, omelettes,
good selection of wines. Phone: 040-291529, see website
www.mezzalunanet.it. Take Bus 43 from Duino.
Al Pescaturismo, at the Villaggio del
Pescatore, where you are served fresh fish and seafood. Phone: 339
6390473. Take Bus 73 from Sistiana.
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farm holidays in the region see websites:
http://agriturismi.saperviaggiare.it/friuli-venezia-giulia/trieste.asp.
www.triestebynet.it
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SOME FUN
BOWLING!
There is a Bowling Center in Duino at "the Ristorante Pizzeria Bowling
Duino" open daily and at night.
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four swimming pools in the restaurant's garden (open from 9 am to 7
pm). The restaurant serves good pizzas and grilled meats too!! Check
website www.bowlingduino.it or call: 040208362
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Market and Live Music in Sistiana.
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Friday from 18.00 to 23.00 stroll around the stands and spend a nice
evening near the seaport. There are a variety of bars and discos in
the open air. City bus 51 to Sistiana town and bus 73 down to Sistiana
Bay. On Saturday, there is a special night bus from Piazza
Oberdan to Sistiana leaving at the following hours: 22.30-
23.30- 23.45 and returning to Trieste at 0.45- 2.20- 2.50 -4.05.
The bus is free but has no intermediate stops
between Sistiana and Piazza Oberdan. (You can try your luck and ask
the driver to stop before the Grignano tunnels).
Canal Grande Exhibition Fair: starting on 31st August
until 9th September: There will be many kiosks with local and
ethnic handicrafts, food and wine products, live music, concerts. The
Fair will take place around Piazza del Ponterosso.in Trieste.
Children activities: Adventure Park
Hicking, climbing, mountainbike in Duino-Aurisina, Ceroglie.
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the Trieste Adventure Park in Duino Aurisina you can walk in the air
10 metres
high, zip fly on a pulley from one side of the park to the other. In
the area you can
hike or use mountain bike trails and explore the World War 1 trenches
and battle fields. At the Agriturismo Hermada (Farm holiday
restaurant) situated in front of the park, you can have Carso
specialities and local wine.
You can reach Duino Aurisina by bus: number 44 from Piazza Oberdan
then connection: 43 - 73 to Ceroglie. If you have a car:
Follow the road signs to Sistiana, then head towards
Visogliano, follow the indications to Campo Sportivo and finally
you'll get to Ceroglie. Opening hours: July, August and September from
10.00 a.m to 7 p.m . Entrance fee for activities: There is a 20%
discount for ICTP visitors (please show your badge) children under 10
pay 6,40 Euro and adults pay 14,40 Euro. There is a further discount
for organized groups of at least 20 people. For more info:
www.triesteadventurepark.it.
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