FOR ICTP VISITORS AND FAMILIES

SATURDAY 22 May 2010:

Special Guided Tour of Trieste and Surroundings by coach with an English- speaking guide

 

Programme:

Meeting Point with our guide and coach at 13:45 in Grignano (near bus stop 36).

Return time at around 20:00 hrs.

 

-        You will visit the beautiful Duino Castle that was built in the 14th century on high cliffs overlooking the Gulf of Trieste and surrounded by a beautiful park. The castle is still the home of the Prince della Torre e Tasso and has hosted many famous visitors and artists through the centuries.

-        The tour will continue to Monrupino where you will have a panoramic view of the Carso area, Basovizza, Val Rosandra and the Industrial Area of Trieste.

-      The next stop is Muggia, a lovely Istrian-Venetian town close to 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 snacks/refreshments.

-        We will take you to Trieste to visit its main historical sites: Piazza Unità, the San Giusto Castle (Saint Just) built between 1470 and 1630, the Cathedral with its beautiful mosaics and nearby the remains of the ancient Roman city dating back to the first and second century.

-        The tour will end at around 20:00. Our bus will take you back to Grignano but you may also choose to come back on your own and spend some more time in Trieste.

 

The discounted contribution requested for the tour is only 11,50 euro/head.  This includes transportation, guide and the entrance ticket to the Duino Castle.

 

Come to the Info Point, Leonardo Building, and sign up as soon as possible as it is on a first-come, first-served basis (only 53 seats available on the bus).

 

Please wear very comfortable shoes/sneakers. Check the weather forecast and take an umbrella if it rains.

 

Info Point

ext.433

 

Web site:  http://infopoint.ictp.it/