WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

2-5 April 2009

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

EXHIBITIONS: Multimedia exhibition at the Immaginario Scientifico in Grignano entitled "Tempi e Stratempi" exploring meteorological phenomena is open until 14 June every Sunday from 10-20.  More info on http://www.immaginarioscientifico.it/ and 040-224424.

Until 11 April, at the “Nat_Spaziocorti” (via Corti 2, Trieste), there is an exhibition on Japanese culture.  Open daily Tuesday-Saturday from 10-13 and 15.30-19.30.   040-9990006 for more info.

New exhibition at the Municipio (town hall) in Sgonico (take bus 46 from Piazza Oberdan), entitled ‘Bosnia Erzegovina uno sguardo al futuro’ with photographs by the journalist & writer Erica Mattea Vida and the poet Ljubia Selic of their travels throughout the former Yugoslavian Republic. Inauguration on Friday 3 April at 18:00, with traditional Balkan music played live.  The exhibition will be open until 7 May Mon-Fri 9-13 and Mon & Wed 15-17.  Entrance is free, but donations are welcome for a charity in Sarajevo which takes care of war orphans.

Exhibition of local landscapes of Carso by various artists is on display in the Galleria Poliedro (via del Bosco 30/a) until 10 April.  Open 10:30-12:30 and 17:30-19:30. Closed Sunday. 040-305496 for more info.

You can see the exhibition “Trieste, 26 donne, 26 opere” which displays 26 pieces of work by 26 different female artists, including paintings, sculpture, photography and costume, at the Archivio di Stato (via La Marmora 17, 040-390020) until 4 April each Monday and Thursday from 9-17:30 and Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9-13:30.

At the Sala Comunale d’Arte in piazza Unità, there is an exhibition of works by Laila Grison (defined by one critic as ‘la magica cucitrice’ – the magical seamstress) which she has created over 30 years using recuperated materials and fabrics. Open daily 10-13 and 17-20. Free entrance.

To mark Darwin Day”, the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Darwin, Trieste’s Aquarium (molo Pescheria, 2 on the waterfront) has prepared a special exhibition of “Nature anomale” (nature’s anomalies).  Open daily from 9-13. Closed Mondays.  Entrance costs 4.50 euro for adults and 3 euro for children over the age of 5 and young people up to the age of 20.  The ticket is also valid for entrance to the rest of the aquarium’s exhibits.

MUSIC & CONCERTS

On Thursday 2 April at 21:00 at the Casa della Musica (via Capitelli 3 – 040 307309) there will be a concert of jazz music by the Buster Williams Quartet Something More.

This weekend there will also be the usual free live music concerts in the various bars around Trieste.  Details will be publicized in the Piccolo and the Mercatino on Friday 3 April.  Contact Info Point on Friday if you want to find out the times and venues.

MARKET
This Sunday, 5 April, there will be the monthly flea and antiques market at the Giulia shopping centre (via Giulia 75/3 – bus 6 stops right outside) from 9:30-19:30.

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.

TOURS IN TRIESTE AND SURROUNDINGS:  Guided Tour on foot of Trieste’s historical monuments (in Italian and English) at 10:00 each Saturday and Sunday.
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

Grotta Gigante – Giant Cave: The cave is considered the largest tourist cave in the world.  It is situated on the Triestine Karst (Carso), about half an hour from the city centre. 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. Entrance costs Euro 8.50 per person, and Euro 4.50 for a group of 15.  More info online: www.grottagigante.it.

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 ticket costs Euro 6.35.  If you prefer to go by road, bus 20 from the railway station takes you all the way to the centre of Muggia.  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. The last time for entrance to tour the castle is at 18:30. Entrance ticket to the Castle costs Euro 4.00 (Euro 2.00 up to 25 years).  The park surrounding the castle is open from 8:00-19:00.  For more info: www.castello-miramare.it

Duino Castle is considered 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 it overlooks the small fishing village of Duino, and it is surrounded by extensive gardens.  Inside you can see the furnishings, pictures, books and mementoes collected over centuries.  In the grounds you can visit a World War 2 bunker. New exhibition “L’Imperatore a Duino”, of  more than 300 items about Emperor Franz Josef is on display until 8 November 2009. This weekend there are a number of springtime events taking place, including ‘Vini in Piazza’ (a chance to taste the wines, cheeses, honey and hams produced locally in Carso).  From 10-18, there will be demonstrations by local artisans of restoration of antique furniture, with an exhibition of their work.  In the gardens of the castle, there will be an ‘ex tempore’ art event, with artists painting in the open air (weather-permitting!).  On Sunday 5 April at 15:00 and 16:00, there will be two spring musical concerts in the castle.  Concerts will also take place on Sunday 5 April at the United World College at 11:00 (classical music for violin and piano), and at 18:00 in the church in Duino (Il Quartetto dell’Adriatico). In conjunction with this event, the adjoining United World College will be holding an Open Day on Saturday 4 April.  There will be various activities for children taking place, including craftwork laboratories both in the College and in the Casa Rurale in Duino.  Take bus nr. 51 (the airport bus) or bus 44 (city bus 44 from Piazza Oberdan) to the centre of Duino, right outside the castle gates  PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR THIS WEEKEND ONLY, ENTRANCE TO THE CASTLE AND ALL THE ONGOING EVENTS WILL COST ONLY Euro 3.50 on 4-5 April. An Info Point will be set up in the village Piazza to give information of all the events.

Opening times of the castle are daily from 9:30-17:30. Closed Tuesday. 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 3 May, 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