WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND                                     9 - 11 May 2014

Quote of the day

"Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination."

 

                                                Mae Jemison, astronaut

 

 

Friday 9, 10 & 11 May: "IL NOSTRO MARE IL NOSTRO FUTURO" EVENT

Don't miss this amazingly interesting event dedicated to all those who respect and love the Sea and who will certainly enjoy participating in talks on diving, scientific seminars, underwater photo competitions, intervention by the Miramare Natural Reserve, information about how to treat an injured diver and much more. You can see shows with water sports and watch the clearing operations of the Ponterosso canal by professional divers. You can't believe what they retrieve from the bottom of the canal!  On Saturday at 20:00 there will be a musical performance.  

Meet several famous guests: Patrizia Maiorca, Folco Quilici, Nicolo' Carnimeo, writer, Mike Rutzen who'll present Night Sharks  and Sergio Cechet and listen to what they have to say.

For more info and details of the 3-day programme that will take place downtown in Piazza Ponterosso see: www.marenordest.it

 

Next week, Friday 16 May, Book your place at a Charity Concert organized by the Multiple Schlerosis Association

The concert at 17:00 with Maestro Ennio Silvestri and soprano Verionica Vascotto will be held  at the Circolo Ufficiali in Via dell'Universita' 8. The perofrmance will be followed by a buffet. All the monies given will be entirely devolved to the Trieste AISM section.  For more info call 040948001. Take bus 8 from Roiano or from the train station and alight at Riva Grumula, it's 5 minutes walk from there.

 

Friday 9/5 until Sun. 11/5: "Shadowland" show at the Rossetti Theatre

This show, in collaboration with Steven Banks, is playing in Trieste from tonite to Sunday, at the Rossetti theatre in Viale XX settembre at 20:30.  A great variety of images with animals, trees, flowers, skyuscrapers created by the amazing fusion of techniques connected to the so-called shadow acting theatre.

For info call 0403593511 or check www.ilrossetti.it

 

Saturday 10/5 & Sun. 11/5: "Dongiovanni " play at the Teatro cinema San Giovanni Theatre

See this play with local actors and actresses. One of the actors played in the past performance held at the ICTP "My name is Joyce".   On Sat. at 20:30 and on Sunday at 17:00.  The theatreis in via San Cilino 99/1. Take bus  6, 9.m Tickets euro 9/head/

 

TOURING THIS AREA

Guided tour of Trieste every day at 10.30 a.m.: A 2 hours guided walking tour through the main sites and monuments of Trieste. The tour is in Italian and English and costs euro 7/pers. Book your tour by calling the FVG Tourist Office in via dell' Orologio 1 (in Piazza Unità): 040 3478312.

 

The Natural History Museum downtown has a collection of meteorites ongoing until July 2014.  In fact, following the disintegration of  a meteorite at Chelybinsk, Russia, in 2013, the museum decided to  host a display of some original fragments. It is in Via dei Tominz 4, open Mondays - Saturdays, from 9.00 - 14.00. Take buses 11, 18 or 22 to go there.

 

The Miramare Castle is right next to the ICTP and is open every day - except Monday mornngs - from 9.00 to 18.30. Entrance to the surrounding park is free (8.00 - 16.00, until the end of February). The location, gardens, castle with the lovely decor and furnishings, paintings, rooms full of history are not to be missed. Ticket: Euro 4/head. For more info: www.castello-miramare.it

 

The Castle of Duino 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. Open every day from 9:30 - 16:30.

 

The Natural Reserve of Miramare, WWF, is located in a building inside the park of  Miramare and is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:00. Entrance costs Euro 2,50/head. www.riservamarinamiramare.it/

 

The Science Centre Immaginario scientifico Museum is located in the wonderful Grignano bay, below the Adriatico guesthouse in Trieste. It is an interactive and multimedia science museum using original exhibition techniques and innovative educational methodologies. As a matter of fact, it is not just a museum but a lively place, where visitors can interact with objects and exhibits. The Science Centre consists of three main sections:

FENOMENA, where all exhibits can not only be watched but first and foremost be touched. KALEIDO, one of the most peculiar and innovative sections that  hosts stimulating multimedia exhibitions with spectacular images, which combine scientific contents and emotional involvement through original texts and music. COSMO, a rigid-dome planetarium with a 5 meter diameter and a projection system with 1.600 stars. It invites visitors to find out about the wonders of star motion.  GUIDED VISITS to the Science Centre including Fenomena and Kaleido sections and the planetarium (Cosmo) are organised on a case-by-case basis according to visitors, their age, needs and time available. Open on Sundays, 10:00  - 20:00. For info: Call 040224424 or see  www.immaginarioscientifico.it/en_grignano_museo

 

NATURE AT ITS BEST:

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 certain ability. There are easily accessible caves for speleologists and archaeology lovers. You can reach the Valley by taking Bus 40 from the Central Train Station in Trieste and getting off in Bagnoli della Rosandra.

 

 

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