WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

13-16 November

MUSEUMS The following website gives details of all museums in Trieste and the surrounding region: http://www.museifriuliveneziagiulia.it/ www.turismo.fvg.it

MUSIC AND CONCERTS
Fourth concert in the programme of ‘Mattinate Musicali’ in the Auditorium of the Museo Revoltella (via Diaz 27) on Sunday 16 November 2008 at 11:00.  Ticket 6 Euro which also gives entrance to the museum’s collections.  This week’s concert will be a selection of music for violin and piano by Schubert, Dvorak and Brahms.  More info on the site: www.museorevoltella.it.

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, there will be performances by saxophonist James Thompson (who has played with Zucchero and Paolo Conte) and pianist Stefano Franco at the “Cantinaccia”, via 7 Fontane, 65 in Trieste. Free entrance. Phone 040-946222 for more information.

EXHIBITIONS
In the Sala Comunale d’Arte in Piazza Unita’ in Trieste, there is an exhibition entitled “Fumo. Rosso,grigio,nero” (Smoke. Red, grey, black) by local artisit Brigida Nussdorfer. Daily from 10-13 and 17-20 until 23 November 2008.

Until 11 January 2009, an exhibition at the Acquario Marino (Molo Pescheria, 2) entitled Lussino: vivere tra mare e cielo, explores the fauna of the island of Lussino in the Adriatic Sea. Daily until 9-13. Closed Mondays. Entrance costs 4.50 Euro, children over 5 years 3 Euro, up to 5 years free. The entrance ticket also gives access to the rest of the acquarium’s exhibits.

Exhibition at the Immaginario Scientifico in Grignano until 28 December 2008, entitled Space Art.  Open every Sunday from 10-20.

Exhibition at the Civico Museo Sartorio until 30 November 2008 of documents, photographs and personal objects of the great mountaineer, writer and musician, Julius Kugy, on the 150th anniversary of his birth.  Daily from 9-13. Closed Monday.

Exhibition at the Civico Museo del Mare in via Campo Marzio 5.  “I Cosulich: una dinastia adriatica”, tracing the history of the great local shipping family.  Daily until 1 February 2009 from 8.30-13-30 and 16-19. Closed Monday. Tickets €3.50.

Solo exhibition by renowned artist BRUNO CHERSICLA - mentioned in the 2001 Guinness Book of Records as the artist who painted the biggest painting in the world in Piazza Unita' square, Trieste -   at Galleria Planetario in via Filzi, 4 , 1st fl.  Mon to Fri :  10-12 and 16-19. Open until 30 Nov.

Primoz Bizjak “Focus on the Invisible” until 25 Nov an art exhibition dedicated to the city of Madrid at the Galleria d’Arte contemporanea Lipanjepuntin in Via Diaz n.4. Visiting times: Tues – Fri 15:30 – 19:30 and Sat 16:30 – 19:30

FAIRS AND MARKETS
From 13-16 November in Piazza Sant’Antonio there will be Biersmittelmesse, the annual beer and typical food festival.  The stalls will be open daily from 10-23.

CINEMA and FILM CLUBS
Cinecity
, Shopping Centre Torri d’Europa, Via D'Alviano 23. Bus 29, 8 and B. Check the movies at http://trieste.cinecity.it/. Earphones are available so you can listen to the original language for some films; please ask before buying your ticket.

Until Sunday 16th November at Cinecity, there is the international science fiction film festival “Science + Fiction”. Get information on screenings on www.scienceplusfiction.org.

TOURS IN TRIESTE AND SURROUNDINGS
Guided Tour on foot of Trieste’s historical monuments (in Italian and English) at 10:30 and at 16:00 on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (for this Fri and Sat see the above mentioned tour) , Sundays only at 10:30.
The tour lasts 2 hours and costs Euro 5,00 (children under 12 go free).  Advance booking is necessary, please call the Tourist Bureau in Piazza Unità. Tel. 040-3478312. Email: info@turismo.fvg.it

Friday 14 November: Guided Scientific Tour, visit AREA Science Park, from 10:00 – 13:00. The AREA SCIENCE Park is one of Europe’s main multi-section scientific parks. Visit the Electra Laboratory, a third generation synchrotron light machine and the National Laboratory of National Institute of physics of matter (TASC-INFM) Ticket price for tour including bus transportation Eur 10,00. Meeting point in Piazza Unità. Prebooking is necessary, call 040.3478312 or send mail to: info@turismo.fvg.it

Grotta Gigante – Giant Cave
This year the Grotta Gigante, the largest tourist cave in the world, is celebrating it’s centenary of opening to the public with an exhibition until 31 December in the visitor’s centre open 10-18 daily except Monday.  Visits to the cave itself take place every hour from 10-16.  Take bus 42 from Piazza Oberdan and get off at Borgo Grotta Sgonico.  It takes 5mins on foot, following the signs, to reach the cave. More info online: www.grottagigante.it.

Faro della Vittoria – Lighthouse visits
Trieste’s lighthouse in Strada del Friuli has just re-opened to the public.  You can visit it until March from 10-15 each Sunday and public holidays.

Val Rosandra Valley
If the weather is fine, it’s nice to take a walk along the paths of the Val Rosandra Valley midst the typical Carsic vegetation.  There are paths for varying abilities of walker, from the very easy up to those suitable for hikers.  There are easily accessible caves for speleology and archaeology lovers.  You can reach Val Rosandra by taking bus 40 from the railway station in Trieste and get off in Bagnoli della Rosandra.  A new visitors’ centre has recently been inaugurated.  Info Point has maps of the area if you require one.

Muggia
The boat linking Trieste with Muggia, a charming Istro-Venetian fishing village, runs all year. You get a great view of Trieste from the sea.  Catch the boat from Molo Pescheria on the seafront in the centre of Trieste, near Piazza Unita’.  Check schedules on www.triestetrasporti.it, under ‘servizi marittimi’. A return tickets costs Euro 6.05.  You can get information on Muggia here: www.muggia.info. 

CASTLES
Miramare Castle is very close to the ICTP and is open every day from 9:00 to 19:00. Entrance ticket to the Castle costs Euro 4.00 (Euro 2.00 up to 25 years). The park is open from 8:00–17:00.  Please note, if you opt for a late tour of the castle, the only route open to exit the park is ‘viale dei lecci’, leading towards the youth hostel. For more info: www.castello-miramare.it

Duino Castle, take bus nr. 51 (the airport bus) or bus 44 (city bus 44 from Piazza Oberdan). Visiting times: 9:30 to 16:00 at weekends only and on public holidays.  Entrance ticket to the castle Euro 4.50 for ICTP badge holders.  Children up to 6 do not pay, from 7-16 years Euro 3.50, full price Euro 7.  To arrange a guided tour phone: 040 208120. For more info: www.castellodiduino.it / info@castellodiduino.it

San Giusto Castle, take bus nr. 24 from the railway station.  Built between 1470 and 1630, the castle rises up from the hill in the heart of the old city. You can enjoy a full view of Trieste, visit the museum, the armoury and the lapidario tergestino. Outside the castle walls lies the cathedral built in the 14th century and in the surroundings, the remains of the ancient Roman city dating back to the first and second century. Until 25 January, there is an exhibition which focuses on life in Trieste during the Middle Ages. Visiting times: 9:00–19:00. Check the following website for a comprehensive list of opening times and entrance prices:

http://www.retecivica.trieste.it/triestecultura/new/musei.asp?pagina=musei_storia

Useful Websites
Restaurants in Trieste: http://www.vivalapappa.it/ristoranti/elenco.php/provincia=Trieste
Bus schedules in Trieste: www.triestetrasporti.it
Train timetables: www.trenitalia.it
Map itinerary: www.mappy.it
Ticket purchase for concerts in and out of Trieste: “Ticket Point” in Corso Italia 6/c tel: 040.3498277
Buses for trips outside Trieste: www.autostazionetrieste.it
Films on Trieste: http://it.youtube.com/triestecity