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 The fascination of an old time cinema |
Via Madonizza, 4 Trieste 34143 Italy |
Slightly on the outskirts of the city centre, the Alcione cinema is at the heart of one of the most attractive residential zones of Trieste, that of San Vito. You only need to set foot inside the small entrance with its tiling and dark wood doors, to realize that you are far removed from other contemporary multi-screen cinemas. Alcione, with its small auditorium, has conserved the charm of the old cinemas of the 50s and 60s. But films are tastefully chosen, with re-released commercial films and the more famous films are alternated with themed reviews. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best films from Eastern Europe |
Via del Monte, 2/1 (segreteria organizzativa) Trieste, Trieste 34100 Italy +39 040 347 6076 http://www.triestefilmfestival... |
If you are ready to sit through a film in a language that is not yours, it means you have boundless passion for cinema. The Alpe Adria Festival held every January at the Miela Theatre in Trieste is one of the most appreciated film festivals of its kind in Europe. For around a week, short and full-length films made and produced in Eastern Europe are shown. These films were not made for the cinema, of course, but are snapshots of what is often the tragic situation these countries are forced to endure which, in this way, can be shown to the rest of the world. Some of the films are dubbed into Italian or English. Watched by a young audience, the festival is also liked by film critics and is accompanied by public discussions and meetings with writers, directors and Italian and foreign intellectuals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Films under the shade of the caryatids |
Viale XX Settembre, 35 Trieste 34125 Italy +39 40 66 2424 |
This large cinema has specialised in commercial films for many years. Films for families and children are shown here on first release. Seats are comfortable, and audio-visual quality is high. The popcorn is delicious. Historical and architectural experts will especially appreciate the building's façade, one of the city's best examples of liberty style, which really stands out next to the two caryatids. The nearest parking is the Foro Ulpiano underground car park, linked with the cinema. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The pleasures of popular cinema |
Viale Romolo Gessi, 14 Trieste 34123 Italy +39 40 30 4222 |
For over 20 years, this cinema, situated in the green and quiet of the paseggio Andrea offers an exhaustive panorama of the best contemporary films. The films, on first showing, range from well-known films which are often promoted by previews with the leading stars in attendance to more commercial films always chosen with good taste. The large auditorium is very comfortable. In the summer months films are shown outside, on the raised terrace. Watching these films outside, in the 'Arena Ariston', as soon as the winter months have passed, has become something of a tradition for Trieste's local film fans. The management tend to distribute free leaflets containing recent film reviews of those on show, at the counter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A small Jazz club where it's hard to get a seat |
Via Ginnastica, 39 Trieste 34125 Italy |
A nice place in the centre but rather small which only holds 70 so you can't always get a seat. You notice it on the outside from the logo on the window and the rather visible sign. Once you are inside you notice the warm, friendly atmosphere. Soft lights and colours set the scene. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A monument to those killed by Slav communists |
Basovizza San Lorenzo Trieste, Trieste Italy |
If you take the road for the small town of San Lorenzo out of the city up on the Kras Plateau, on the right you will see the doline of Basovizza. This is a spruce lignite quarry from last century which became a national monument after WW2 to the thousands of Italian soldiers and civilians killed by Communist Slav troops under Marshal Tito. These troops were thrown into Kras holes similar to this one. The depth was originally 300 meters but during the 1950s it was reduced to about 135 after the accumulation of war materials and, mostly, corpses. After the conflict, numerous attempts were made to recover the remains of the bodies across the whole of the plateau, often with success, but at Basovizza, unfortunately, there were too many and so it was decided to make the doline their tomb. A bronze epigraph on the monument says, "Honor and Christian piety be to those who fell. Their sacrifice is a constant reminder to the living of the ways of justice and love that lead to true peace". Over the years, Presidents of Italy and other politicians have knelt in front of this epigraph, the symbol of the Communist ferocity. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Dinosaur remains and more |
Piazza Hortis, 4 Trieste 34123 Italy +39 40 675 8658 |
This museum was built thanks to the donations of a private group of citizens, who gave life to what was then called the zoological room in 1846. The museum has grown over time and changed locations. The first section includes material which is open for public display and there is also a section reserved for students and specialists. The botanic collection has around thirty herbs and other material from the region and the rest of the country. There is a large zoological section, with an entire room devoted to coral and mother pearl. There is also marine life, amphibians and reptiles from all over the world and a new section for marine mammals called 'Giants of the Sea'. In addition, there is a rich paleontological and mineral collection, with the reptile Carsosaurus as one of the oldest fossils and some remains of a carnivorous dinosaur found in Duino, between Carso and the sea. There is also an area dedicated to prehistoric man and human anatomy, with a man's brain from Mompaderno being of particular interest, also found near the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A city inside a city |
Via del Pane Bianco, 52 Trieste 34146 Italy +39 40 82 7248 |
The Servola district is perhaps the most distinctive area in Trieste. It has enchanting narrow streets and an old world atmosphere. It's fame is due to the carnival parade that passes through here as well as its history and unique traditions. This small museum is the place to see the habits and characteristics of the people of the area, through documents, ornaments, furnishings, photos and prints. A lovely, successful place. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Two rooms for different tastes |
Via Muratti, 2 Trieste 34125 Italy |
Located at the start of Viale XX Settembre, one of the city's busiest streets, the Excelsior has two rooms with different offerings. The Blue Room on the ground floor specialises in smart art films. Every Tuesday you can see the best of the international modern cinema. The large room on the first floor (reached via lift) gives the same old commercial hits that the public wants to see. Both rooms are comfortable, especially the Blue Room, and the audio and video are excellent. The bar is well-stocked but the popcorn is disappointing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large multiplex cinema |
Via Giotto, 8 Trieste 34125 Italy +39 40 63 7636 |
This large multiple cinema opened two years ago. It is a part of the chain that includes the Nazionale, the Ambasciatori, the Mignon, and the Super. It is not far from Viale XX Settembre. Two of the screens are dedicated to general release films which are popular with most people. The seating is comfortable, and the sound system is excellent. The more dynamic screen offers something rather more unusual. The seats move to the rythym of certain films and shorts. The nearest carpark is the underground Parksì, a large garage which has an arrangement with the cinema: if you show your cinema ticket at the garage you pay a minimal price for three hours of parking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Natural cave in the Guinness book of records as the largest touristic cave in the world! |
Borgo Grotta Gigante 42/a Trieste 34100 Italy +39 40 32 7312 |
This enormous cave, first opened to the public in 1908, is large enough to contain the entire basilica of Saint Peter. Because of its special characteristics and constant temperature of 12°C, it is the site of scientific experiments of world interest. The oldest speleological society in Europe runs the caves and organizes guided tours all year round. A series of routes, some of which have only been opened recently, allow visitors to admire the cave (illuminated by spotlights) from different angles. You can also visit the small museum of archeological and paleontological materials from the area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 One of the most famous discos in Trieste |
Viale Miramare, 285 Trieste 34136 Italy +39 40 4 4104 |
This is the oldest disco in Trieste and probably the most famous, as well as the most elegant. It was built from the ashes of the glorious "Big Ben," a place that was founded in 1976, modeled on the success of the film, Saturday Night Fever. Machiavelli offers themed evenings and is popular with university students. The furnishing is modern and there is a lovely garden with tables around a fountain. It is in a great location near the sea, but it is difficult to park nearby. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Enchanting castle looking over the sea |
Viale Miramare Trieste 34136 Italy +39 40 22 4143 http://www.castello-miramare.it |
This castle was the home of Maximilian until he was forced to leave and become the Emperor of Mexico. The next resident, Duke Amedeo of Savoy made it the seat for various military commands. In 1955, it was transformed into a museum. The castle still has the original furniture commissioned by Maximilian. There is a chapel; the Japanese and Chinese rooms, rich in oriental ornaments; and the apartments where the Duke of Savoy lived. Miramare is set in an extraordinary park, which extends over 22 hectares. Guided tours are available upon request: call for tour, parking and admission fees. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Beautiful village near the border |
Via Battisti Trieste, Trieste Italy |
This is a beautiful town by the sea of Venetian origin. In the 18th Century it had a vote of loyalty with Venice and its historic center has many, typically Venetian, architectural and structural features such as the narrow, twisting alleyways. In 1998 the historic center of the town was completely renovated and pedestrianized. The old Mandracchio is a must see, a small port surrounded by pastel colored houses where boats of old fisherman can be found. There is also the cathedral, with an unmistakable Gothic facade, dedicated to the saints Giovanni and Paolo. Encircled by medieval walls, Muggia is dominated by a fourteenth century castle, which has been restored many times and is now abandoned. Only a tower and traces of two doors still remain of the old, defensive structure. In the main square is the beautiful Loggia Municipale, with the 15th-century San Marco lion. Muggia is also famous for its carnival, with popular, ancient traditions, and for its enchanting basilica of roman origin, that everyone knows as the church of Muggia, and that overlooks the town from a hill near the Slovenian border. A small motorway links Trieste and Muggia, and for more information, contact the tourist office. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Home of the local theatre company, A real focal point for all Trieste locals |
Viale XX Settembre, 45 Trieste 34126 Italy +39 40 56 7201 / +39 40 35 0332 |
Together with the Verdi, this is one of the two theatres that have remained from the five that at the beginning of the century livened up Trieste's daily and cultural life. Home of the local theatre company for the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region, il Politeama Rossetti, from an architectural point of view, is the most beautiful and imposing building in the Viale XX Settembre. Built in 1878 and named after the humanist Trieste man, Domenico Rossetti, the theatre remains today an important point of reference for locals of all ages. In the city that boasts the greatest number of theatre lovers in Italy, buying season tickets for the Rossetti's shows is a habit that can not be broken. And with such a following, the theatre has radically renewed its bill in recent years, alternating traditional shows with more innovative works, even holding the occasional easy listening concert. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Railway station that is now a museum |
Via Giulio Cesare, 1 Trieste 34123 Italy +39 40 379 4185 |
In the old Campo Marzio station, opened in 1906 by the Archduke Francesco Ferdinando, this museum tells the story of the evolution of railway transport through the use of documents, photos, models, videos, locomotives, carriages and more than 1,500 books dedicated to the subject. The exhibition is divided into four sections; history, labour, electrical systems and movement. There is also a fifth section that is devoted to the tramways of Trieste, Istria and Friuli. There is also a chance to take an old train to platforms that are no longer in use, leading to the outskirts of Trieste or to Bled, a lovely town near the Slovenian border. The timetable constantly changes so contact the museum for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary art in the city |
Via Diaz, 27 Trieste 34123 Italy +39 40 31 1361 |
This is one of the most famous and most visited museums in the city. It was built from money donated in the will of Baron Pasquale Revoltella (1795-1869), a wealthy, Trieste entrepreneur, who was one of the backers of the Suez canal. The building near the sea, overlooking Piazza Venezia, was where Revoltella spent his last years. Now, in about 10 rooms, there are paintings by Francesco Hayez, Gaetano Previati and Giuseppe de Nittis, as well as other works bought from money left by Revoltella. Between 1872 and the first world war, the museum bought over 100 paintings and sculptures, including works by famous, nineteenth century Italian artists such as Lorenzo Bartolini and Domenico Morelli. There is a particular emphasis on Venetian painters from this time, with paintings by Giacomo Favretto, Luigi Nono, Guglielmo Ciardi and Alessandro Milesi as well as famous international painters such as Franz Von Stuck, Anders Zorn and Ignacio Zuloaga. After the war, when Trieste returned to Italy, the museum expanded into the adjacent Palazzo Brunner and bought works by Carlo Carra, Mario Sironi, Afro, Vedova, Viani, Corpora, Guttoso and De Luigi. It now has more than 1,500 works, 350 of which are on display and is undoubtedly one of the most important modern art galleries in Italy. There have been many organised exhibitions here in the last few years, including two dedicated to James Rosenquist and Jim Dine. The original furnishings can also be seen here and in summer the museum is open until late, and drinks from the bar can be enjoyed on the terrace which offers a breathtaking view. Free guided visits on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The worst horrors of the second world war |
Via Ratto della Pileria, 43 Trieste 34148 Italy +39 40 82 6202 |
This building became the site of the only extermination camp in Italy with the German occupation in 1943. It has been a national monument since 1965. 3,000 to 5,000 people lost their lives here. At the end of the war the building was partially destroyed by fleeing Nazis, trying to eliminate proof of the horrors they committed. Restored in 1975, this is a frightening place to visit; the death cells are open to visit as well as 17 detention cells, and a historic, photographic exhibition. Do not miss out on a visit. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old medieval castle |
Piazza della Cattedrale, 2 Trieste 34121 Italy +39 40 30 9362 |
One of the symbols of the city, this castle is set on its highest hill. The building, started in 1470 on the site of a Venetian fort, was not finished until 1630. A passage to the courtyard leads to the site museum and a restaurant. On the ground floor, there is the chapel dedicated to San Giorgio. A large staircase lined with with armor leads to the Venetian Room on whose ceiling is a large painting of the Allegory of Venice, by Andrea Celesti (1637-1712). On the second floor is a collection of armor. Admission: EUR 3.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Theatrical history and traditions |
Via Imbriani, 5 Trieste 34122 Italy +39 40 36 6030 |
Trieste has always had a strong theatrical tradition. This explains the existence of a museum dedicated to the history and traditions of theatre, the only centre of documentation of this kind in the region, and one of few in Italy, second only to the one in the Scala in Milano. This is owed to the tireless work of Carlo Schmidl, the famous musical publisher of Trieste, who created the institute in 1924. The museum contains items depicting musical life in Trieste from the eighteenth century to the present day. There is a rich collection of posters and theatrical programs, costumes, jewelry, models, puppet theatres and sketches as well as an interesting section devoted to machines for producing and recording sound. Don't miss the exhibition of European and other musical instruments, including a 'spinetta', a kind of small harpsichord, from 1577 and a piano with six pedals built at the beginning of the nineteenth century. There is also a specialist library, with more than 30,000 texts, a photo library with more than 52,000 photos and more than 20,000 records, tapes, films and slides. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Dialect and kiddies panto: the secrets of success |
Via del Ghirlandaio, 12 Trieste 34138 Italy |
Don't expect the Crystal Theatre to be all plush velvet and full of elegant tradition like the Verdi or Rossetti theatres. This is something else entirely. The building is in a district which is slightly outside the centre. It is grey and anonymous. The auditorium itself is very comfortable and spacious but its far from chic. At one time there was a cinema here and they have not made any change to the decor since that time.The secret to this theatre's success is that it has a really up to date programme. For some years now, they have put on both plays by the Contrada company which performs in Trieste dialect as well as the most interesting items from the national circuit. The Cristallo's playbill is well-liked by the public and this can be seen by the continuing popularity of the Sunday morning matinee performance for children which brings them a wonderful fantasy world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary arts |
Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi, 3 Trieste 34132 Italy |
The theatre was founded 10 years ago by the Bonaventura foundation which continues to manage the theatre today. The Miela is the only theatre in Trieste which offers a programme of contemporary arts including theatre, music, cinema and figurative works. The Miela theatre also produces it's own work on a number of evenings. The rest of the time it gets involved with other projects: from school concerts to ethnic music concerts. The auditorium is vaguely postmodern in design. It was built out of an old cinema which had previously been converted to a gym for the dock workers. Nowadays it provides a meeting place for cinema-lovers and art enthusiasts from Trieste and elsewhere. Indeed, many of the exhibitions/demonstrations which have been shown at Miela have caught the eye of the international art community. The most prominent of these is the series of Latin American cinema which is held every October and the series of Alpe Adria cinema which is also yearly. The latter is a unique opportunity to get a wide experience of the cinematic work of ex-Yugoslavia and other Eastern Europe countries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Opera house inspire La Scala in Milan |
Riva III Novembre, 1 Trieste 34121 Italy +39 40 672 2111 http://www.teatroverdi-trieste... |
In 1997 the Verdi Theatre underwent a radical renovation program which has renewed it to its original splendor. The theatre has now returned to a full program each season which contains opera, symphony concerts and ballet. It is now one of the most prestigious musical venues in Italy and in the world. An evening of Verdi music is something which is not to be missed for music lovers. Even if you don't particularly appreciate this type of music, it's worth having a stop at the theatre. It was built by the architect, Matteo Pertsch, in 1801. The neoclassical decor outside the theatre is obviously inspired by La Scala in Milan. It compares well with the interior which is full of gold and velvet. One look takes you straight back to the annals of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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