SHOPPING & SERVICES

 

DISCOUNT LIST FOR ICTP SCIENTISTS & STAFF

 

This list has been assembled for the use of the community thanks to contacts/recommendation by ICTP staff members who have proposed specialists/services/stores/activities of good repute agreeing to grant us discounts. They are usually located in, or are close to, the centre of the city.
We thank everybody for their contributions in helping to expand/improve this list and hope that you will find it useful.

However, no responsibility in whatsoever way shall be taken by the ICTP for the quality/type/amount/else of the services/goods/interventions/else, given by those mentioned in this list.

 
SHOPS: Generally open from 8:30/9:00 to 12:30/13:00 and from 15:30 to 19:30/20:00 and closed on Sundays & Mondays. Groceries, bakeries and dairies are usually closed on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, but there are several supermarkets which are open Mondays through Sundays.
The largest shopping centre in Trieste, "Torri d'Europa" in via Svevo, is open all week through until 9 p.m., except for Monday mornings. The "Giulia" shopping centre is open every day until 7:30 p.m.

Always carry the Centre's ID card or badge with you, as discounts will be accorded upon presentation of the same. At shops, do inform the cashier/salesperson that you are entitled to a discount BEFORE they make out the bill/receipt [in Italian discount for ICTP = sconto per il Centro di Fisica]. Discounts are not applicable to items on sale.
** Many shops have requested that payments be made either by cash or cheque and not with credit cards. If you use credit cards, discounts may not always be applied due to the high interests that shopkeepers in Italy have to pay to the credit card firms.

 

Audiovisual shop
INTERACTION AUDIOVISUAL
from Trieste, specializes in the installation of digital satellite TV systems to receive English Sky and channels from European countries: Spanish, German, French, etc.; Also Audio/Video systems installation. More info from Davide Pasci at +39.320.469.3804, email: davide@interactionav.com or check www.interactionav.com Discount: 10%.

 

Bathroom Furniture, Accessories, House and Garden Tiles for every use
M.V. CERAMICHE
Via Pascoli, 5 - tel: 040 761592 - Open 8:30 - 12:30 / 15:30 - 19:30 -  closed on Mondays.
They deal in tiles, all kinds of bathroom accessories, showers, taps, etc. Discount: 5%.

 

Beauty treatments
MEDICAL STUDIO

Passo Goldoni, 2 - Tel: 040636054
Carries out treatments with laser, infrared lights and bipolar radiofrequency, hyaluronic acid, etc., to remove small angiomas, wrinkles and improve blemished skin.
Call for an appointment:  tel: 040636054.    Discount: 10 %.

ESTETICA ELLE
Piazza della Borsa, 2 – Tel: 040.366730
20 % discount on manicures, pedicures and depilation; 10% discount on facials, body treatments, massages and sunbeds; 5 % off the prices of other special treatments and packages.

 

Book Stores
LA
FENICE
Via Battisti, 6 - Tel: 040 370275 - Discount: 15%.

 
ITALO SVEVO
Corso Italia, 9 [Galleria Rossoni] - tel: 040 630330 - Discount: 15%.

 
LA LIBRERIA DI DEMETRA
Via Imbriani, 7 - tel: 040 636067 - Discount 10% (only on books, not on other items).

 
LIBRERIA EINAUDI
Via Coroneo, 1 - tel: 040 634463 - Discount 10%.

 
LIBRERIA MINERVA
Via S. Nicolo' 20 - tel: 040 369340 - Discount 10%.

 

Car Dealers
EUROCAR TRIESTE

Via Flavia 29 - tel: 040 2440900
Discounts on the purchase of Volkswagen cars (salesman = Patrick Mihelic) as well as Audi and Porsche (ask for Antonella Marin).  Conditions to be discussed.

 

Car, Scooter and Outboard Motor Repairs & Servicing
AUTONAUTICA VIGNA

Via Brunner 3/B (in Viale XX settembre) - tel: 040 767724 - Discount 20%
Open Mondays to Fridays 8-12; 14-18.Carries out mechanic repairs, servicing, blue bollino for cars, scooters, outboard motors, collection of vehicles, etc.

 
NUOVA CARROZZERIA "EUROPA", car body repair shop
 
Via delle Milizie 9/3 -  tel: 040 393380 - Discount 20%. 8.00-13.00/14:30 - 17:30
The owner, Gianni, will give free advice and help to sort out bureaucratic problems connected to damage from third parties. Special payment possibilities possible.
They also rent garages at the same discount rate.

 
RODOLFO ROETL SRL (Piaggio & Gilera)
Via San Francesco, 50 - tel: 040 637373
Piaggio, Vespa, Gilera motorcycles, 3/4 wheel vehicles, etc.

Discounts: Special offers on vehicles + crash helmet free; 20% discount on accessories, brand name clothes and lubrificants; 25% discount on tyres.

 
DUEMME  MOTO
Via San Cilino, 2 - tel: 040 55546 - Discount: 15%.
 

Carpets
GHAFFARI

Via Vasari, 6- tel: 040 631290.
A wide range of Oriental carpets from Persia (Isfahan, Tabriz, `kum, Kirman) and a variety of silk  carpets from China. There is a 20% discount for the purchase of new carpets and Kilims, a 15% reduction on antique carpets. Ongoing sale (until 24 Jan 2008) with  an extra 10% discount for ICTP clients.  The shop offers the possibility of paying by installments, without interests.

 

Clothes, Sportswear, Accessories and Sports Gear
GODINA
Department Stores for clothes, shoes, sportswear, sports gear, lingerie, etc., in
Via Carducci, 10  tel: 040 370747
a. 10% discount on items marked SN + 3% bonus on net amount paid;
b.   5% discount on items marked SR + 3%  bonus on net amount paid.

The 3% bonus can be utilized as a reduction on future purchases.
No discounts will be granted on articles marked with an "S/S" tag or on sale. It is possible to open personal accounts for 6-month installment payments.

 
GUINA
Via Genova 12 - 040 630109 - Discount 15 %.

 
MAZZORATO
Via Carducci, 22 - tel: 040 633993 - Discount: 10 %.

 
TIFFANY
Via Coroneo, 5 -tel: 040 636575 - Discount: 10 %.

 
PLACE VENDOME
Via Paolo Reti, 1 - tel: 040 365510
Accessories for Men: ties, scarves, bow ties, ascot, cufflinks, etc.- - Discount 10%.

 

ARES & VIP
At Duino 4/F [close to the Bowling Alley] - tel: 040 208082
Designer shirts, T-shirts, scarves, bags, wallets, belts, pens, silverware, etc, at factory prices about 40% less than prices sold in shops, [VAT must be added: from 16% to 19%]
It is necessary to call them before going as they open by appointment.

 
Dentist
DENTAL STUDIO dr. Fulvio UGRIN
Passo Goldoni 2, Trieste - tel:  040 636054
Accords a special discount to all ICTP staff and visitors for quality dental care/treatments.
Readily available for consultation/advice//interventions. Call for an appointment.
Discount:  20%.

 
DENTAL STUDIO "Centro Benessere Dentale srl"
Address: Viale Trieste 34, 34072 Gradisca d'Isonzo (GO)
Tel: 338-4864.815 (cell) or 333-3213.683 (cell)
Discounted rates for ICTP staff, variable discounts based on type of treatment provided.
First check-up visit free-of-charge.

 
Fitness - Gymnasiums
CALIFORNIA GYM
Roiano, in via dei Giacinti nr. 2 - tel. 040 4261066 - (under the bridge to the left, after                Essepiu' Supermarket) accords us the following conditions:
- euro 48,00/each/month, that includes the possibility of joining at least one course with an instructor free-of-charge;
- no yearly registration fees (euro 25.00);
- the possibility of using their other 3 California gyms in Trieste

 

Furniture Shops 
CASA MIA

Via Battisti, 6 (Galleria Fenice) for furniture and decorations for your house Tel: 040 639145 - Consultancy and advice on refurnishing your homes.
Discount: 15% on the furniture and other items. Discount: 10% only on Foppapedretti items.

 
CASA DEL MATERASSO
Largo Barriera 12/b (tel. 040-382099) and Via Capodistria 33/1 (tel. 040-380979)
Discounts range from 10-30%, depending on the item; 5% on Tempur products.
Free pillow with every single mattress bought, two per double mattress (or a mattress cover)
More information on website: www.casadelmaterassotrieste.it

 

Gifts & Souvenirs
VETRI DI MURANO

Small and big gifts for all, posters, cards, key-holders, etc.
Via Torri, 2 [behind the Church of Sant'Antonio] -Tel: 040 630102 - Discount: 10%.

 
Hairdressers
ANDY & MAX

Via Muratti - opposite Cinema Excelsior - Tel: 040-768212.  English is spoken.
Upon presentation of the  ICTP badge, the hairdresser will issue a card giving  the right to an 8% discount on haircuts, dyes and perms.

 
Herbalists
TUTTO SALUTE

Via Rittmeyer, 7 (close to Piazza Oberdan) - tel: 040 363772
Discount: 10% on packaged items; 20% on "loose" items such as dried herbs & spices.

 

Jewellery: Gold, Silver, Watches & Gifts
Gioielleria LAURENTI  STIGLIANI 2  Shops  in Largo Santorio 4 -tel: 040 772770 and  in
Via Ginnastica 7 -tel: 040 774242 for silver, gold, jewellery, gifts,  watches, etc.
Discount 15% (excluding Swatches, Calvin Klein items and goods sold by weight).

 
Orologeria - Oreficeria  FUNGONE
Via Ginnastica 28  [close to the Maggiore Hospital] -  Tel: 040 370585

Discount:  5 - 10 %, according to item.

 
Gioielleria JORIO R. - tel 040 638991
Corso Italia, 3/A - Discount 10%

 
Gioielleria CAVALLAR - 040-630335

Via San Lazzaro 15 - Discount: 10%

 

Lingerie, Bathing Costumes for Women & Men 
LA PERLA

Via Imbriani, 6 - 040-3480946
Discount: 10%.

PUNTO A CAPO
Via Colautti, 1 - Tel: 040 301805
Discount: 10%.

 

Massage
ACQUALUNA

Via Mazzini, 30.
Ms. Rossana Serpo does shiatzu massage upon appointment. tel: 349.6030768    -   Discount 15%.

 

Paints & Painting Gear 
COLORIFICIO ITALIA

Riva Nazario Sauro, 20 [after Piazza Unita', in front of the Fish Market] - Tel: 040 303519
Discount: 20%.

 
Photographic Material and OPTICS
OTTICA TRIESTINA

Via Carducci, 8 - Tel: 040 362197
Discount: 20% on sunglasses, spectacles, contact lenses & cleaning solutions.
No discounts on Air Titanium and Bugatti frames.

 
POZZAR
Via delle Torri, 2 [behind the Church of Sant'Antonio] - Tel.: 040 631630
Photographic materials, cameras, films, etc.
Discount: variable, depending on items and quantities purchased.

 
FOTOTECNICA 4
Via Tarabocchia, 4 - 040 3480476
Advantageous prices for colour and digital prints, reprints (20% discount), scanning slides, reprinting photos from prints only (discount 20%). New collection spectacles and sun glasses: 20% discount.

 

VISTASI'
Viale Miramare, 3/b (opposite the train station) - 040 425186
Discount: 20% on frames, 10% on sun glasses, various promotions.

 
FOTO VIDEO VIALE
Viale XX settembre, 12 - tel: 040 3721217

Discount: variable according to item.
English spoken.

 

FOTO OTTICA GAB
Piazza Unita', 4   - Tel: 040 366896
Discount:  10% on sunglasses; 30% on frames and lenses (not contact lenses).

 
OPTICAL STUDIO
Via Ginnastica, 21/b  - Tel: 040 370522 
Discount 20% (not on disposable contact lenses).

 

Plants and Garden Accessories
GARDEN SERVICE MIRAMARE

Indoor & outdoor plants, fruit trees, bonsais, garden accessories, etc.
Strada Costiera, 6/1 (just opposite the Main Building) – Tel. 040.224177
Discount: 10%.

 
FLOWER KIOSK GAIA
In Barcola, (on Viale Miramare by the Church). Open Tue – Fri 8:30 - 13:00 / Sat - Sun 9:00 – 13:00, and all day on “special occasions and holidays”. Possibility of placing your order by phone by calling the kiosk : 393.8083029 (Elena).
Delivery service also possible. Discount: 10%.

 

Restaurants
CHINESE

“Cina Cina” - Via Brunner 1 - tel: 040.367388 – offers a digestive at the end of the meal.

 
FISH

"Al Pescaturismo" open from Thursday to Sunday, lunch and dinner, Villaggio del Pescatore (after Duino). Tel: 339.6390473. Offers a digestive or coffee at the end of the meal:

 
GREEK

“Time Out” – Via Malcanton 8 (near the Questura) – tel 040.3480235 – offers a digestive or coffee:

 
ITALIAN
“Hostaria G. Strehler” in Via G. Strehler 5/A (ex Via Piccolomini, near the Rossetti Theatre), closed on Sunday. Tel 040.639780offers a 5% discount on total bill.

 
JAPANESE
Tokio” - Via Gatteri 10 - tel: 040.630814offers a digestive or coffee.

 
PIZZA

“Raffaele” - Viale Miramare 139 - tel 040.413094 / 040.411749 – no service charge (15% off)

 
SERBIAN
La Dolce Vita” – Via delle Docce 16/2 – tel 040.5708557 see website www.ristoranteladolcevita.comoffers a digestive or coffee.

 

Shoes and Leatherware
FERNANDO

Via Coroneo, 7 - very close to Piazza Oberdan - (Shoes) - Tel: 040.370434
Discount: 13%.

 
2R CALZATURE (Shoes)  -
Via Filzi, 3/A  -Tel: 040 631692
Discount: 10%.

 
CENTRO PELLETTERIE MIRAMARE (leatherware)
Via Lamarmora 14 - Tel: 040.390770

Varied discounts on wallets, handbags, belts, etc.

 

Summer Sports and Activities
SAILING CLASSES FOR ADULTS

The sailing club "Pietas- Julia" in Sistiana offers a 10% discount on sailing classes. Courses are held on 2 weekends (Sat and Sun 10:00 - 16:00) for a group of 4 adults for a total of 4 days. Fees: Eur 300,00/pers (+ Eur 20,00 compulsory insurance).
For more info, please check www.pietasjulia.it or contact secretary Ms Gaia tel: 040.291213 (Mon - Wed - Fri 10:00-13:00 / Sat: 10:00 - 13:00); e- mail: pietas.julia@tiscali.it

BEACH CLUBS
Eur 0,50 discount on entrance ticket upon presentation of ICTP badge to Beach Club "Riviera" (Strada Costiea n.20) in Grignano and Beach Club "Sirena" (Riva Massimiliano e Carlotta n. 2 - in Grignano).   For more info, contact Ms Rosella Marzari cell: 339.7826503 - 040.224105.

 

DANCE CLASSES
Artinscena Dance School offers summer courses for adults: a general introduction to the art of dance from classical ballet , jazz ,modern , funky. The school offers a 10% discount on summer courses upon presentation of the ICTP badge - Courses start on 16 June.  For more info contact secretary: 040.636271 (Mon, Wed, Fri 15:30 - 18:30 and Tues, Thurs 16:00 - 20:00).   See website for costs and programme www.artinscena.net .

 

 Updated June 2008