WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND
29 August - 2 September 2012
ART EXHIBITIONS
Last few days at Cafe'
Stella Polare (Via Dante 14): Solo
painting exhibition by Triestine artist Furio
BOMBEN with typical Triestine panoramas (the Karst, the Gulf, houses,
alleys).
His unique technique is a mixture of pencil, Indian ink and tempera
colours.
Ongoing until 3/9.
At the
Modern Art Gallery "Salone degli Incanti" (once a
fishmarket) in Riva Nazario Sauro,
an outstanding Photography
exhibition by photoreporter Monica Bulaj: "Nur/Luce Appunti
afgani" (Afghan notes). Ongoing until 23/9, from Monday to
Friday 17.00-23.00, Saturday, Sunday 10.00-23.00. For info: 040
3226862.
At
Civic Museum Sartorio - Ongoing until 10/9:
"Blooming
Salons. Still Life in Municipal Museums". The exhibition includes
about 30 works
(paintings, drawings and some embroderies) on flowers and fruit. Some
of them
are part of Sartorio's furnitures, others come from different
collections.
Special ICTP Price: Euro 3,50. The guided tour starts each day as per
following
schedule: 10.30, 11.30, 12.00, 13.00, 13.30, 14.30, 15.00, 16.00,
16.30, 17.30.
"Serendipity
in a park of books. The dream of an English garden". The exhibition is about the
great love
and interest for gardens of Baron Giovanni Guglielmo Sartorio, owner of
the
neoclassic villa which hosts the Museum named after his family. He
studied
botanics and English gardening for decades.
For
more info: 040 301479
FILMS
At
the Revoltella Museum (in cooperation with the
Cappella Underground): within the event Revoltella Estate /
Art&Cinema: On 30/8 at 20.30: TORMENTI
- FILM DISEGNATO
(by Filiberto Scarpelli, one of the greatest screenwriters in film
history). It
tells the story of a "menage a trois" which starts in Rome during the
Fascist period and ends in General Franco's Spain . Entrance: euro 6,50
At
the Sartorio Museum, Largo
Papa Giovanni XXIII nr.1, Giorgio Costantinides Hall, tonite
29/8 at 20.15 and 22.15: IL LADRO DI ORCHIDEE (Adaption) by
Spike
Jonze (starring Nicolas Cage, Tilda Swinton, Meryl Streep)
MUSEUMS
by Night
Civico Museo "Sartorio", Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII
nr.1: open from 20.00 to 24.00 for the last
time today 29/8.
TOUR
TRIESTE
The
Miramare Castle - outstandingly beautiful - is right next
to the ICTP and is open every day from 9.00 to
18.30. Entrance to the surrounding park is free (8.00 - 19.00). The
location,
gardens, castle with the lovely decor and furnishings, paintings, rooms
full of
history are not to be missed. For more info: www.castello-miramare.it
The Duino Castle is
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 there is a stunning
view of the
sea as it overlooks a small fishing village and is surrounded by
colourful,
extensive gardens. Inside, you can admire the furnishings, paintings,
books and
mementoes collected over centuries, visit its beautiful park and the
World War
2 bunker. For more info: www.castellodiduino.it
The Giant Cave - Grotta
Gigante
The
cave is considered the largest
tourist cave in the world, situated on the Triestine Karst and an
exclusive
feature of the cave is the horizontal pendulum, constructed by
university
researchers in order to calculate the slightest movements of the
earth's crust. The temperature is constantly
around
11º and the tour lasts around one hour. For more info: www.grottagigante.it
CAFES, FOOD
AND WINE IN TRIESTE
Trieste's
historical cafes: The Tommaseo Cafe' (Riva 3 Novembre) and the San
Marco Cafe'
(Via Battisti 13) are places where writers, intellectuals and artists
still
meet. Presentation of books, art exhibits and musical evenings are held
there.
Best ice
cream in town: Gelateria
Zampolli, in via
Ghega near the train station or in Viale XX Settembre, where ice creams
are
made in the traditional way with over 68 flavours.
Renown
Triestine Buffet in town: "Da Pepi",
via
Cassa di Risparmio nr 3: a typical Triestine old-fashioned food place
where one
can have excellent ham sandwiches at the bar or enjoy the special house
dish, a
variety of meats served with sauerkraut and freshly grated horseradish.
Good
selection of wines and beers. Reviewed by the New York Times as the
best in the
Region.
Traditional
pastry shops, dating back
to 1850,
decorated in "Liberty " style:
"La Bomboniera" in via
XXX Ottobre. (near Piazza San Antonio) and "Pasticceria
Pirona" in Largo Barriera 12,
where James Joyce used to be a customer. Pirona won a prize for the
best hot
chocolate in Italy.
Agriturismo
or
Farm House Restaurants:
Milic, Localita'
Sgonico (Sagrado) in the
Carso, offers exellent local wines and typical Carso specialities
(mainly
soups, grilled meats, home made gnocchi and pasta) tel: 040 327120.
Take Bus 46
from Trieste Train Station.
Mezza Luna, in Duino
Aurisina (Malchina),
wide range of meat specialities, own production of goat cheese,
omelettes, good
selection of wines. Phone: 040-291529, see website www.mezzalunanet.it.
Take
Bus 43 from Duino.
MISCELLANEOUS
"Konji na Krasu" - Cavalli
sul Carso
(Horse Traditional Festival) in Ceroglie (near
Sistiana), from 31/8 to 2/9, from 10.00 to 19.00. Three days of
equestrian
games, horse & carriage rides, music, dancing and food in western
style. In
Piazza Oberdan take Bus nr.44 to Aurisina Municipio, then Bus nr.43 to
Ceroglie.
Watch over
two hundred 20th century historical videos on Trieste, gathered by
the
Luce Institute (set up in 1924)
now available on line.
http://www.youtube.com/user/CinecittaLuce/videos?query=Trieste
On Sunday 2/9 the Paleontological Site of "Dinosaur Antonio" opens to the
Public until 28/10 at Villaggio del Pescatore. On Sundays &
holidays:
10.00-13.00 and 15.00-18.00. Take Bus nr.44 from Piazza Oberdan. For
more info:
Gruppo Speleologico Flondar, 347 7393118
Every Friday evening at
21.00 -
until 7/9- take part in the event "Sailing through science", at the Civic Sea Museum in Via Campo Marzio 5 where biologists,
writers, musicians, sailors, historians, fishermen,
students, teachers and documentarists are united by the passion and
desire to
tell stories about the sea and those who live close to it. On
Friday 31/8:
"Respiro
Adriatico. Un
mare intimo e selvaggio", with Fabio Fiori,
Journalist and writer. Free entrance. Bus nr.
15 from Piazza Oberdan every 20'
until 21.30.
Visit The Victory
Lighthouse (Faro
della
Vittoria) in Strada del Friuli.
The
lighthouse was built by the famous
Triestine
architect Berlam. It is a commemorative monument dedicated to the
fallen soldiers
of World War I. Great for photos if it's a nice day. Open
(April–September):
Wednesday, Thursday,
Saturday, Sundays & Public Holidays: 16.00 -
19.00; Tuesday and Friday: 9.00 am to 12.00 am and 16.00 - 19.00.
Mondays
closed. Free entry. Take
buses 42, 44
or 46
from Piazza Oberdan. For info call 040 8323 201
(Monday - Friday: 9.00 -13.00).
NATURE
AT
ITS BEST:
"La
Napoleonica" Panoramic route mostly
overlooking the sea, Trieste
Take Bus 4 from Piazza
Oberdan to the
"Obelisco" and go walking or jogging on the Napoleonica (Napoleon's
path). If you wish, you can take path number 12 (marked by C.A.I -
Italian
Alpine Club) and reach the Sanctuary of Monte Grisa, proceed to Opicina
through
the Via Crucis path (number 12) and finally return to the Obelisk and
take the
bus back to the city (approx. 2 hours for the whole tour, 1 hour only
for "Napoleon's path).
Hiking in Val
Rosandra (half or full day), Trieste
Provided the
weather is fine and sunny, the Val
Rosandra Valley encloses a remarkable natural environment
and a walk through its paths, and by the stream and natural ponds,
surrounded
by typical carsic vegetation is worth it. Make sure you have good
sneakers on
and enough water. Walk along colour-marked footpaths, each marked by
CAI
(Italian Alpine Club), ranging from very easy paths to others that
require a
certain ability. There are easily accessible caves for speleology and
archaeology lovers. You can reach the Valley by taking Bus
40 from the Central
Train Station in Trieste and get off in Bagnoli della Rosandra.
The Natural
Reserve Park of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Dolomite Alps outside
Trieste- go by car
or by train - organizes
interesting guided tours of the Park, please check www.parcodolomitifriulane.it .
The
Info Point takes no responsibility
whatsoever for the correctness or completeness of the above
information. Check
website: http://portal.ictp.it/infopoint