Today (Friday June 14th) the “Trieste Crossroads of Culture” initiative was inaugurated in Piazza Ponterosso, scheduled from 14 to the June 22nd in the areas of Piazza Ponterosso, via Bellini, via Cassa di Risparmio, Borgo Teresiano, Borgo Giuseppino, Borgo Franceschino, Porto Vecchio and Villa Revoltella.
The deputy mayor and councilor for economic policies was present at the inauguration Serena Tonel.
The Municipality of Trieste co-organizes the “Trieste Crossroads of Culture” event, promoted by Altamarea Eventi, with the collaboration of the Mittelnet Travel Agency, the media partnership of Radio Punto Zero and Trieste Cafè: now in its 13th edition, it consists of a tourist route -cultural between different peoples, folklore and beliefs. It will be characterized by guided tours, folk dances, walks, tastings of typical products and a market exhibition, with the involvement of the ethnic and religious communities of Trieste.
For the entire period of the event in fact between Ponterosso square and the banks of the Grand Canal will revive the ancient vestiges of the emporial Trieste, with the presence of numerous sellers of various product types. Here you can also taste dishes from different traditions, with 9.30am – 11.30pm, free entry.
New to this year’s edition are the visit to the Rosenfeld Spugnificio in Muggia and a lesson-concert by the Civic Wind Orchestra “G. Verdi” – City of Trieste. Also returning are the numerous guided tours of the Giuseppino and Franceschino villages, the city’s places of worship, Villa Revoltella and the artist’s house “Studio Psacaropulo”, the Porto Vecchio and in particular the Hydrodynamic Power Plant.
For information and reservations:
Tel. 0409896112 / 040 301195 – 338/7062067 – 393/4552120
https://mittelnet.com/trieste-a-tu-x-tu/
Below is the calendar.
Friday 14 June
6pm, via Commerciale
Visit to the artist’s house “Studio Alice Psacaropulo”, a small Fvg museum
Meeting point on the corner of Via Cordaroli (at number 47). Limited places and reservations required at Mittelnet Travel Agency – Via San Giorgio 7/A (Tel. 0409896112 / 040 301195 – 338/7062067 – 393/4552120). Online reservations: https://mittelnet.com/trieste-a-tu-x-tu/
6.30pm, Piazza Ponterosso
Traditional Greek dance show performed by the students of the Terpsihòri school conducted by the teacher Giorgia Verona.
Saturday 15 June
3.30pm, Riva Tre November 7
Guided visit to the Museum of the Greek – Orthodox Community
Sunday 16 June
10.30 am, Borgo Giuseppino
“The history of Trieste through its monumental trees: a walk in the Borgo Giuseppino from Cittavecchia to Piazza Venezia” edited by Dorian Lorenzutti, nature guide, in collaboration with the Ass. Trieste Solidarity. Meeting in the square of the Cathedral of San Giusto – Limited places and reservations required at Mittelnet Travel Agency – Via San Giorgio 7/A (Tel. 0409896112 / 040 301195 – 338/7062067 – 393/4552120). Online reservations: https://mittelnet.com/trieste-a-tu-x-tu/
Monday 17 June
5pm, Porto Vecchio
“The Old Port of Trieste – The Hydrodynamic Power Plant”. Guided tour by Zeno Saracino, historian – Meeting in front of Magazzino 26 – Limited places and reservations required at Mittelnet Travel Agency – Via San Giorgio 7/A (Tel. 0409896112 / 040 301195 – 338/7062067 – 393/4552120). Online reservations:https://mittelnet.com/trieste-a-tu-x-tu/
Tuesday 18 June
10.30 am, Riva 3 November 7
Guided tour of the Greek Orthodox Church – Meeting at 10.15am always in Riva 3 November 7
6pm, Ferdinandeo
“Villa Revoltella: story of an entrepreneur”. Guided tour by Zeno Saracino, historian. Meeting at Ferdinandeo (Mib School of Management). Limited places and reservations required at Mittelnet Travel Agency – Via San Giorgio 7/A (Tel. 0409896112 / 040 301195 – 338/7062067 – 393/4552120). Online reservations: https://mittelnet.com/trieste-a-tu-x-tu/
Wednesday 19 June
10 am, via San Spiridione
Guided visit to the Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Spyridon. Meeting point in Via Genova 12
6.30 pm, Caffè Berlam – Hotel Double Tree by Hilton – Piazza della Repubblica 1
Musical aperitifs: lesson-concert with the “G.Verdi” Civic Wind Orchestra – City of Trieste “Trieste: between nature and culture” with Prof. Giovanni Baldini. Singer: Maestro Fabiana Polli. Limited seats. Reservation required on 351 7431837. Organisation: Civic Wind Orchestra “G.Verdi” – City of Trieste
Thursday 20 June
4.30pm, Riva Tre November 7
Guided visit to the Greek Orthodox Church. Meeting in Riva Tre November 7
Friday 21 June
4.30 pm, Via dei Laghetti, 5 (Noghere) – Muggia
Visit to the Rosenfeld sponge factory. Meeting point in Via dei Laghetti, 5. Limited places and reservations required at Mittelnet Travel Agency – Via San Giorgio 7/A (Tel. 0409896112 / 040 301195 – 338/7062067 – 393/4552120). Online reservations: https://mittelnet.com/trieste-a-tu-x-tu/
Saturday 22 June
10.30 am, Viale XX Settembre
“Borgo Franceschino from Viale XX Settembre to the Public Garden. Path to discover the monumental trees of Trieste” curated by Marco Paparot, naturalistic guide in collaboration with the Ass. Trieste Solidarity. Meeting point at the Fontana dei Mascheroni at the beginning of Viale XX Settembre. Limited places and reservations required at Mittelnet Travel Agency – Via San Giorgio 7/A (Tel. 0409896112 / 040 301195 – 338/7062067 – 393/4552120).
