Reminder:SATURDAY
12 July 2008: FULL DAY GUIDED TOUR
Visit
the Duino
Castle, Panoramic
Tour of
the Carso, Muggia and San Giusto Castle
BOOK
NOW!
On Saturday 12 July,
there
will be a special guided tour by coach only for ICTP visitors and
families with an English-speaking guide.
You will first
visit the Duino Castle which
was built in the 14th century,
overlooking the Gulf
of Trieste and
surrounded
by a beautiful park. It is the home of the Princes della Torre e Tasso
and has
hosted many illustrious guests and artists through the centuries. One
can
admire a large variety of precious furnishings, paintings and
historical
documents.
The tour will continue
and take you to Monrupino where you will
have a panoramic view of the Carso area, Basovizza, Val Rosandra and
the
industrial Area of Trieste.
Next stop in Muggia, the
Istro-Venitian fishing village on the
border with Slovenia.
You will explore its
"calli", narrow, picturesque streets
flanked by old buildings, admire the main square, Piazza Marconi, visit
the
Cathedral and stop for refreshments or lunch.
We will take you in the
afternoon to Trieste
to visit the San Giusto Castle
(Saint Just) built between 1470 and 1630, which rises up the hill in
the heart
of the ancient city centre of Trieste. The
museum and armoury have been
recently restored and are open to the public. The Cathedral, built in
the 14th
century and its beautiful mosaics are located right next to the remains
of the
ancient Roman city dating back to the first and second century.
The tour will end
with a short walking tour from San Giusto to
Piazza Unità.
The discounted
contribution
requested for the tour is only 9,00 euro
/head - payable when you sign up at the Info Point.
Extra costs: Entrance to castles, museums and lunch/refreshments.
MEETING POINT at 9.20 a.m near bus
stop 36 in Grignano
seaside where you'll see the coach and meet your guide.
DEPARTURE
TIME is
fixed at 9.30 a.m
and return at 17:00 p.m.
Come to
the Info Point,
Leonardo Building, and
sign up as soon as possible as it is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Info Point
ext.433