we wanted to inform you that today we are able to tale it back with the best welcome that the time requires: an extreme accuracy to hygiene and inrespect to all the necessary protocols so that you do not have to worry about your health during your lovely stay in Trieste.
From the possibility of sending us your documents for web check-in before arrival, to the ozone treatment of each room in order to guarantee a complete sterile environment, here you can read all the security measures adopted by the hotel.
Miramare Castle and other museums are open, including the Escher Exhibition at the Salone degli Incanti, of which we will be happy to offer you free tickets.
It also seems to us that the reopening falls under best auspices, as 60 years after the first Italian edition, what Umberto Eco called “the last well-made novel” is back in bookstores today with a new translation.
In the end, dedicated to the all of our SPA lovers, we can guarantee the reopening of that too, as always for private use only and with maximum sterilization after each use.
Trieste is not only its Habsburgic city center, but it also a lot of sea and the Carso’s plateau, which we invite you to discover, with ad hoc excursions that we will be happy to recommend.
Because of the emergency of today, all our rooms are sterilized.
In this very careful moment, we want to remind to all of our guests that the environments of the literary hotel in Trieste are submitted to a sanitization system by means of the effective oxidizing action of ozone.
After the usual straight cleaning of the room, we have now enhanced the sanitization system with the use of specific disinfectants. The ozone machine is placed in the room and works for 15 minutes. As trivalent oxygen, the ozone – a gas that is already present in nature (for example, it is released during thunderstorms) – acts on each and every surrounded surface in contact with the air. Ozone inactivates bacteria and viruses, destroys mites, insects, bacteria, spores and molds in an absolutely natural, ecological and safe way. Nobody can enter the room while ozone is released from the machine, as it is harmful to humans and to life in general.
However, oxygen is then restored to the environment through 15 minutes by the releasing of it by means of the machine.
This guarantee of hygiene means that each and every guest can be considered tp be the first to live in that room, no residue nor any kind of bacteria, nor living thing can in fact resist the disinfectant action of the ozone.
Ozone has been declared as a safe agent by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In Italy it has been used for several years for the sanitization of surgical rooms.
This is the maximum guarantee of hygiene and safety that we can offer you, a weel-being that business travelers do deserve. And it is true option that makes your holiday even more pleasant and safe.
Furthermore, if it is true that high temperatures inhibit the dreaded virus, then the perfect pendant of a sterilized room is the sauna in our private SPA. Only for you, two unforgettable hours of “personal sterilization” with the hot hammam steam or the scorching Finnish temperatures.
We are always at your disposal
The staff of the literary hotel in Trieste
Among all the walks in and around Trieste, romantic itineraries are definitely those that have more emotions to give away.
The city, it is well known, has a special charm. Part of this charm is due to the sea. Its seafront, towards one of the most poetic and beautiful sunsets in the world, when in the clear days the sky is tinged with a thousand shades of red, is a particularly evocative place.
If among the dreams in the drawer you have “organize romantic holidays in Italy”, then do not miss this guide to the romantic excursions of Trieste.
THE MOLO AUDACE (the Bold Pier 😉
The favorite walk by lovers is in fact on the Molo Audace, the mighty quay which takes its name from the first Italian ship landed in Trieste thus sanctioning the passage of the city to Italy in 1918. The “Molo Audace” remains in the memory above all as a place consecrated with love.
At the beginning of the “Molo Audace”, millions of dates were given. Walk (maybe hand in hand) its 246 meters shows you the way to the Gulf, how to get the bottom of it and feel the real essence of the sea. It makes you feel like you are never alone when you turn and admire “Piazza Unità”,with all the banks and the “Carso” dotted with lights. It is the elegant gateway to an enveloping and spiritual feeling.
THE CASTLE OF MIRAMARE
The second destination full of languid and never-ending romanticism is the walk from Barcola to the Castle of Miramare. As for the other excursions to Trieste, the recommended time is obviously by the sunset. And above all it is wonderful if you want a longer walk.
To the people of Trieste, the Castle of Miramare immediately evokes the tragic story of Maximilian and Charlotte of Hapsburg. Every room, every wall and every piece of furniture tells the dreams of the two young lovers, as well as their sad destiny.
Trieste, just like Verona, has its tragic and passionate love story to tell. Certainly less known, but not less rich of mysterious intrigues.
Massimiliano and Carlotta of Austria, in love and married for their true love, and not only for family designs, choose Trieste as the place to establish their home and have the mythical white turreted castle built. The idyll, however, breaks up when Massimiliano agrees to become the emperor of Mexico, ending up facing an entire country rising against him.
With the end of Massimiliano, also the dream of love with the beautiful Carlotta comes to an end. She who followed him until late in Mexico, had to return to Europe: the situation was now too dangerous. He seemed to foresee the fate of her husband on his return to Miramare: he began to show signs of imbalance. Therefore for some time he was also kept under close observation within the green park of the castle. After the tragic death of her husband, Carlotta only remained to give herself to madness.
In 1867 Massimiliano was captured and shot at only 34 years of age. In the same period of time a lady in the company of Carlotta, Amalia Stöger, was sadly found hanged in a room of the castle with 8 rounds of lace around the neck.
There were Immediately lots of rumors about the mad love of Amalia for Maximilian, and the discovery of some letters sent by him would prove the existence of this triangle love. Even more disturbing was the hypothesis that Amalia was tormented by remorse for giving poison to Carlotta that undermined her reason. There was talk of “poison of the Vaudoux”, a particular drug completely tasteless capable of progressively psyche breaking down. Hence the tragedy of a love spoiled by betrayal and undermined by revenge.
DUINO CASTLE
On the other hand, we can speak of sublime poetry if the Duino Castle, nearby Sistiana, is chosen as a romantic destination. The small village overlooking the sea, the castle gardens meticulously cared for and the view that is enjoyed from the cliff overlooking the castle, are the magical potion of sweet romance.
Not surprisingly, Rainer Maria Rilke, considered one of the greatest German-speaking poets for the lyrical intensity of his compositions, here he began writing the ELEGIE DUINESI, which he dedicated to his beloved princess and celebrated patron Marie von Thurn und Taxis. The castle in fact hosted over time many artists such as Johann Strauss, Franz Liszt, Mark Twain and Gabriele D’Annunzio. Marie was a dazzling beauty that certainly must not have left Rilke indifferent.
Where to spend Valentine’s Day and romantic breaks?
Trieste is certainly a romantic destination suitable for a Valentine’s Day. We at the Literary Hotel have dedicated to Central European Romanticism and to the month of lovers the vey proposal to make it even more magical according to our recipe based on relax, romance and a private spa.
From the 2nd to the 13th of October, the day of the regatta, Trieste is immersed in the great festival of the sea
If the 50th Barcolana brought Trieste back into the Book of Guinness World Records with the largest or the most participated regatta in the world (almost three thousand boats present in the Gulf), the 51st Barcolana will also be dedicated to the environment and books, with 11 consecutive days of festivities!
From this year, not only the Rive, where all sailing boats traditionally dock, will be the place of the party, but also the Piazza Unità d’Italia as itself, symbol of Trieste, or the largest square in the world on the sea will become the fulcrum of food and wine and exhibition event.
Among the big sailors who will be present for the occasion is the British ocean sailor Dee Caffari, who will be the testimonial and the ambassador of the protection of the seas from the plastics as well. With her, also the Argentinian Santiago Lange, gold medalist at the Rio Olympics and the Chinese sailor Vicky Song (坤), the first in her country who has taken part of a sailing trip around the world.
E proprio al fine di diminuire il consumo di plastica che immancabilmente finisce nei nostri mari, Barcolana 51 inaugurerà un’installazione artistica realizzata con 10mila bottiglie di plastica raccolte a Trieste durante l’estate. Il soggetto è il pesce tipico del Golfo di Trieste, un sardon barcolano, di nome Alice.
In the week from the 2nd to the 6th of October, spotlights will focus on the Castle of San Giusto with the Barcolana Books, or “An ocean of of stories”, a literary appointment in the most literary city of Italy, marked by the meeting with the authors to talk about the sea and travel from the top of an inimitable location like the “Bastione Rotondo” that dominates the entire Gulf. All the program of Barcolana UN MARE DI RACCONTI (an ocean of stories) can be read here.
It is impossible to forget, among the many challenges that will precede the race, the spectacular Barcolana Classic, a regatta dedicated to vintage wooden hulls, to be held on Saturday the 12th of October, and always on the eve of the main competition, the Barcolana by Night, which will reveal the most creative sailing veils under the moonlight.
Barcolana 51 also wants to look to up to the future by hosting the first “foiling” motorboat, that is capable of flying over water with a lot of crew, as well as a virtual sailing tournament, called e-sailing, which simulates a race thanks to the new generation software.
Guests of the Victoria Literary Hotel will find the complete calendar of the events of these 11 days of celebration in their rooms.
Not only that, the literary hotel is keen to leave a good memory of this first Barcolana in the name of books, by honoring the guests with a kind surprise to their readings and signed by Trieste’s artist Ugo Pierri.
Instead on the environmental front, those who will stay during the days of the regatta will benefit from a tribute fruit of a very felt recycling operation because it concerns our lady Bora, our beloved wind, able to reap dozens and dozens of umbrellas when she comes to visit us. This is what happens to the umbrellas that Victoria puts at her guests’ disposal. This year, however, we have reused the plastic canvas of the broken umbrellas by Bora to make comfortable suitcases for shoes or clothes.
However, all those who have already been our guests can request a special rate, by contacting the Front Desk directly at +39 040 3624145 or by writing to info@hotelvictoriatrieste.com
The itineraries available to those who love two wheels
Today, bicycle is the new frontier of sustainable travel, and Trieste is the perfect cultural pathway within the dense network of cycle routes that descends from Mitteleurope. Or those that, crossing from East and West, connect the Danubian area to Mediterranean Europe. The elimination of borders has transformed the old smuggling routes of the Trieste Karst into a web of enjoyable and unblelievable cycle paths.
Today those tracks have been connected to each other on order to create real itineraries. Here they are:
La via della Salvia
Arriving from outside Trieste, it is worth trying the 51 km pathway from Monfalcone to Muggia, a discreet ride in the mileage, but not difficult. And certainly very suggestive. It is the Via della Salvia, which actually connects to the AdriaBike (Fvg2) cycle route from the Tricorno’s in Slovenia to the Parenzana’s in Croatia.
Starting from the back of Monfalcone’s port you cross the Foce del Timavo, Villaggio del Pescatore, Duino, Sistiana, you take the panoramic Weiss path, better known as Sentiero della Salvia, overlooking the sea, then take via del Pucino with its precious vineyards and outstanding view of the entire gulf.
Getting off Miramare, once you arrive by the coast of Barcola, you may take then the shortcut to the Old Port until you reach Piazza Unità in the heart of Trieste.
It is
now time for a little stop to enjoy the finest tour of the city center.
Afterwards you may take the Cottur pedestrian path in San Giacomo and arrive in
Val Rosandra, then to the Noghere, Rio Ospo and finally to Muggia.
In 3 and a half hours, including the Trieste’s quick stop, the excursion is completed.
The Cottur’s track
From the Trieste sea to the Slovenian woods, the Cottur pedestrian path passes by Trieste-Kozina-Lokev-Lipiza-Trieste: a little less than 50 kilometers with a total height difference of about 700 meters. It starts and finishes on the legendary cycle path dedicated to Giordano Cottur. A very fascinating ride, which at least up to Kozina it could be easier with an electric pedal assisted bicycle as the beginning is slightly uphill, first among the houses and then in the woods above the Val Rosandra. Through old railway tolls and tunnels that light up as cyclists are passing by, you cross the border with Slovenia and arrive, after about 17 kilometers, at 465 meters above the sea level in Kozina.
Continue towards Divaccia, passing by Rodik and Kacice Pared, then turn
left in front of Gostilna Godina to take the path that leads straight to Lokev
and then, on asphalt, to Lipiza.
Here,
after running along the golf course, proceed to Basovizza by taking the Ressel
path on the right, turn left at the junction with the white road. After 2 km
you pass the town center and follow the signs to the Foiba.
There is a long ride on the Provincial Road 11 to Sant’Antonio in Bosco where you may return to the Cottur’s path. And almost without touching the pedals you will return to the starting point.
Parenzana’s track
This cycle path follows the ancient Austrian route that connected two seaside towns, Porec and Trieste, via railway along the heart of Istria.
The original route of the Parenzana’s, the one that was slowly followed by the narrow gauge train from Trieste to Porec, is currently usable starting from the mouth of the Ospo’s river, almost 2 km from the center of Muggia. The advice is to start from there, reaching Muggia with the Delfino Verde’s boat from the shores of Trieste.
The Istrian countryside will welcome you with its charm of medieval villages, vineyards and olive groves, and rolling hills that end in the Adriatic sea.
Istrianissima
Every year by the end of April there is the much-loved Istrian cycle event, starting from the beautiful Grožnjan (Grožnjan).
The magnificent Istrian hinterland is crossed for a day by a huge number of old bicycles, and cyclists with the old clothing of that time, to recall the exploits of the champions of the past and their bikes steel made.
Moreover in Trieste there is the possibility to visit the one museum of the very old bikes, with extremely rare specimens collected and cataloged by Franco Bortolussi of the Società Ciclistica Gino Bartali. Ask the front desk to arrange a visit to this magnificent private museum.
And if you don’t have a bike, but you want to pedal, there is no problem. We will take care of providing you our bikes, helmets and expert guides.
Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas, Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson in Trieste from the 17th to the 28th of April for THE HITMAN’S WIFE’S BODYGUARD.
The city of Trieste announces an Easter full of stars, from 17th to 28th April it will be possible to meet in the streets of the Italian city the Hollywood that includes Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas, Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson (to whom we may add Morgan Freeman). These absolute masters of international big rooms are here for the filming of THE HITMAN’S WIFE BODYGUARD, which is the sequel to the 2017 film which has grossed $ 180 million worldwide.
Trieste is a very popular location for directors, but it has always remained mostly anonymous. Only recently, with the Rai TV series LA PORTA ROSSA, the city has become an awesome scenario, thanks to its unusual beauty and the foresight of authors such as Carlo Lucarelli and Giampiero Rigosi. And now, whole world will recall its name, so the takes shot in Trieste may be anticipated by the TRIESTE – ITALY indication on the screen, in perfect James Bond style.
Shooting has already begun in London, then they will move to Croatia, to end up in Trieste. In fact, on April the 17th, 23rd and 24th the troupe will be based at Miramare’s Castle, which will remain closed on those days for the outdoor takes, but in the meanwhile, the indoor takes will be those of the Palazzo della Prefettura in Piazza Unità. In fact, on April the 17th you will have the opportunity to meet the crew in the city center as well. But also on April the 25th they’re back at the Prefettura. On April the 26thit will be the turn of the Old Port, and the next days again in Piazza Unità until the 28th, with a night scene in the “Palazzo di Vetro” (Palace of Glass) of the Municipality in Largo Granatieri.
Castello di Miramare
Palazzo della Prefettura
So why not taking an eye on a live filming set full of international stars? This is a unique opportunity. Piazza Unità d’Italia, the largest square in the world facing the sea, together with the magic of a true Hollywood set all in one time. It is certainly a good reason not to miss anything of it.
On the one hand Miramare’s Castle will be closed for three days and the staff at the Front Desk of the Hotel Letterario will work to advise you on the best solutions to make your stay memorable and unique. And as in Trieste we are very fortunate to have not only one, but 3 castles to be seen, it will be possible to visit the Castle of San Giusto and the Castle of Duino beloved by Rilke, in the days when the Castle of Miramare will be the Hollywood scenario.
Alternatively, we suggest a trip on the CARSO area to discover its huge caves such as the Grotta Gigante or the Torri di Slivia, and the delicacies that are eaten in the Osmize, places that are only found on the CARSO across the area of Trieste. As of imperial origins, unique experiences may give you the access to private homes and consume what they produce, from cold cuts, to wines and fresh vegetables.
Rely on us, and as always, we will do our very best to make your stay one of the most beautiful memories ever.
Furthermore, our Whatsapp service is always active for all your requests: +39 370 3525150
The literary hotel has just turned 10 years of hospitality. On Saturday December 15th we celebrated our first decade of life with books and art. A joy that is always under the banner of our tutelary deity: James Joyce.
The presentation of SCIARADE, the book by Franco Ferranti accompanied by unpublished portraits of the great Triestine painter Ugo Pierri – still available in the hotel’s reading room – inaugurated the evening which continued with the cake and a toast.
And the gift? As in any proper celebration, the gift was not lacking. And we want to share it with our Guests. We transformed the conference room into a temporary gallery for all the Christmas break and until January. The exhibition is about the portraits of James Joyce created by the irreverent painter from Trieste, Ugo Pierri.
Who Ugo Pierri is?
Simply the greatest living painter of Trieste. Born in 1937, he trained at the school of Anita Pittoni. Deeply rooted in his city, of which he sums up all the facets, he can boast many personal exhibitions, poems and stories collections, illustrations and pictorial works.
As if to remember his marvelous novel Portrait of the artist as a young man, Pierri offers us a series of (true) portraits of the artist in his mature age.
Our wish is that as many Guests as possible can enjoy this exhibition, able to highlight James Joyce from different points of view. Each portrait, in fact, highlights a particular of its multifaceted personality.
Barcolana, THE SEA AND WIND FESTIVAL on the 5th – 14th of October
TriesteEspresso Expo, THE COFFEE FESTIVAL on the 25th – 27th of October
A city that celebrates its sea and its most typical product, the coffee, in a unique way, you just have to visit.
These events are actually two big city festivals. The Barcolana is the regatta with the most participants in the world and a great sailing festival, which is celebrated for a week by the whole city. This year the Barcolana will be 50 years old and the anniversary celebration will take place from the 5th to the 14th. October, Sunday, when the Gulf of Trieste will offer a breathtaking and unique spectacle with the many sailing boats.
The second big celebration is TriestExpresso Expo (page 9), the espresso fair held from 25-27. October is organized by the world’s most famous espresso maker Illycaffè (page 2). The city of literary cafes, where coffee is more than just a daily ritual and where coffee can be enjoyed in infinitely more ways than in the rest of Italy, celebrates its favorite drink with a three-day coffee culture event in a very special and under-visited location, the Old harbor.
October is also the ideal month for walks and hikes on the karst with the foliage discoloration, which is unique here thanks to the willow bush, because its leaves turn yellow and bright red, so that some sections of the Trieste cliff, the Rilke trail (page 53) or the Napoleonica hiking trail glowing red.
All this you can read in the recently published issue of IES, the bilingual magazine that reports on Trieste, its traditions, its history and timeliness and which you can access online via this link and find them in print format in the rooms of the literary hotel.
We are always happy that everyone who has been our guest will be reminded of the city and given new impressions to come back.
Enjoy reading and a beautiful autumnal shining October for all!
Here is our guide on where to go to the sea in Trieste and nearby. One of the most frequently asked questions in summer is: how and where to take advantage of the sea in Trieste.
As with everything, Trieste reveals its charm in never providing a single answer. In Trieste there are many churches, many communities, many languages and just as many ways of experiencing the sea.
Generally, the first thing we answer is: how much time do you have? This starts from a very Triestine consideration of living by the sea, where it is so much part of people’s daily life, that one free hour is enough to enjoy a regenerating dip and a bit of sun. It is no coincidence that we talk about “going to bathe” instead of going to the beach, as we do it so often.
In the city
One of the classic Trieste beach destinations is Ausonia, located at the bottom of the Rive after the small port of the “Sacchetta”. From Victoria, you can easily reach it with Bus no. 9: Ausonia is in front of the last stop. The area has an internal restaurant with one of the most beautiful open views of the gulf.
Right next to the Ausonia bathing facility you can see the famous bathing area of La Lanterna, also called Pedocin. It is a little unique, in that men and women are still separated in the bathing areas, something that happened in the past.
Last year, the film The Last Beach, which tells the story of La Lanterna, won an award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Barcola and Miramare
If you find yourself near the Castle of Miramare – a must see for those who visit Trieste – you can enjoy the magnificent waters in front of the WWF Marine Reserve if you choose the Sticco bathing facility, on the road leading to the Castle. Or, beyond the Castle, the Grignano 1 – Sirena facility, which can be reached on foot by going down the path that leads to the small port of Grignano. This last establishment is especially recommended for families, as it has two pools and also facilitated access to the sea for the disabled.
As you drive along the road to Miramare, don’t miss the Barcola seafront show – hundreds of young people sunbathing just above the rocks, from the pinewood, along the “Topolini” terraces, to the beaches close to the entrance to the Castle.
Bathing facilities on the coastal road
Beyond the Castle, there are two other bathing facilities that we love to recommend, as they are ideal for a half day of relaxation: Grignano 2 – Riviera and Le Ginestre.
Renowned for its cleanliness and tranquillity, the Riviera, halfway along the coast road, overlooks rather sandy waters; or the Ginestre, still on the coastal road, but 25 minutes from the city centre, is a paradise, nestled between the green of the pines and the depth of the coastal waters.
Natural beaches (not very easy to reach) but near excellent restaurants
Last but not least, you can find natural beaches close to seafood restaurants. On the coast road, the first of these is the Red Tenda Restaurant (clearly visible from the road): the path that starts from there will lead you to the wild Porticciolo di Santa Croce.
Further on the coast road, at the Bellariva Restaurant you can access the free beach ‘Filtri’. The restaurant cannot be seen from the road, but can be reached by going down the cul de sac, Strada Auguste Piccard.
Continuing along the coast road, just past the Galleria Naturale, there is the pebble beach of Canovella de Zoppoli, with its tiny port and a restaurant that serves fresh fish directly from the sea.
Portopiccolo and Sistiana Bay
Portopiccolo is a novelty: a way of experiencing the sea in a luxurious way. Housed in a former Roman quarry, the place is reminiscent of a small Portocervo, with boats and terraces from which to enjoy the sea in an exclusive way, surrounded by every comfort.
It is one of the most beautiful inlets on the coast, framed by the steep rocks of the Costa dei Barbari on one side and the cliffs surrounding the Castello di Duino on the other.
Portopiccolo can be reached just after the town of Sistiana, by descending to the Bay. Once there you can opt for the beaches of Portopiccolo on the left, or go on to the Bay itself, on the right, one of the favourite destinations of Triestini. The Cantera nightclub is very popular in the evenings.
For a detailed description of each beach as well as notes on the traditions of Trieste related to the sea, we recommend reading The Guide to the Best Beaches in the City.
As a literary hotel, however, we recommend the book I MARI DI TRIESTE published by Bompiani, edited by Federica Manzon and with photos by Diego Artioli (124pp, € 17.00) in which the great writers linked to Trieste talk about their personal experiences of the sea in their city. To name a few: Mauro Covacich, Gillo Dorfles, Veit Heinichen, Claudio Magris, Boris Pahor, Pino Roveredo.
In short, you are spoiled for choice. None of these possibilities will leave you disappointed, and you will have the certain knowledge of having lived the sea just as Trieste people do.
From 14 to 17 June 2018 the Bloomsday is celebrated in Trieste. Here’s what the literary hotel in Trieste suggests you not to miss out on the joyciana three days!
From 14 to 17 June Trieste joins the world celebrations in honor of the great Irish writer James Joyce. A three days of shows, special visits, exhibitions and conferences all in the joyciano theme.
Not by chance, Trieste is the city that Joyce defined as “my second homeland” and that hosted it from 1904 to 1920. It is no coincidence that Victoria, the literary hotel of Trieste, was one of the many residences of Trieste the brilliant author Ulysses.
Blooomsday celebrates the fateful day of Leopold Bloom told by Joyce in his titanic masterpiece ULISSE. Every year, June 16th is celebrated that long 16 June 1904. And in Trieste the celebrations will last even the whole weekend.
The seventh chapter of the ULISSE, entitled Eolo, dedicated to the ephemeral wind of fame and set in the headquarters of the Freeman’s Journal in Dublin, at 12.15 on 16 June 1904, serves as the guiding thread for this year’s celebrations.
Even the literary hotel wanted this year to celebrate the great Joyce – which here has a suite dedicated to him – with an installation right in the hotel lobby. Everyone can admire it when entering the hotel.
The program of the celebrations for the Bloomsday Trieste is really wide, for this reason the literary hotel has selected for you some unmissable appointments not to be missed!
Thursday June 14th
The celebrations start on Thursday at 7 pm at the “Grezar” Stadium (entrance on Via Flavia) with the inauguration of the new “mural” dedicated to James Joyce. A great portrait of James Joyce who reinterprets three moments of the ULISSE with a variety of styles that reflects the different writing techniques used by Joyce in the novel.
Friday June 15th
Those who prefer exhibitions will be able to choose Unfolding Ulysses – # 7 Aeolus by Annalisa Metus, which opens at 7 pm in Sala Veruda, Piazza Piccola 2, behind Piazza Unità. All rhetoric. Blisters full of air. Kilometers of unrolled paper. A eulogy of overabundance and inconclusiveness. In any case, the exhibition will remain open every day from 10 to 13 and from 17 to 20 until 15 July. Guided visits by the artist on Friday 22 June and Friday 6 July at 18.00; Tuesday 26 June and Tuesday 10 July at 11.00.
In the evening, instead, the theater returns with Love is Unhappy When Love is Away by Diana Höbel inspired by the James Joyce Chamber Music collection. The exceptional location is the Rotondo Bastion of the Castle of San Giusto (in case of bad weather Auditorium of the Revoltella Museum, via Diaz 27).
Saturday June 16th
In another very precious place that deserves a visit, that is to say at the Sartorio Museum in Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII, at 11.00 the literary biscuits by Maurizio Stagni will be presented, which you will have had the opportunity to taste at the literary hotel. With an addition, not only Joyce, but also Svevo and Saba will be protagonists of this tasting with coffee.
Three for Trio, a concert for clarinet, violin and piano will follow in this poetic setting. Music by Marco Battigelli, Davide Coppola and Giorgio Coslovich, with the Trio Joyce and songs inspired by Joyce’s work.
And after having been entertained by the music, you can watch the screening of the documentary Anjelica Huston on James Joyce: A Shout in the Street by David Blake Knox and Kieron J. Walsh (GB, 2018, 52 min., English version). The film, produced for the BBC, tells the story of James Joyce’s turbulent and surprising literary career, from his poor childhood in Dublin, through his first battles, to the achievement of international fame.
It will be time again to walk in the footsteps of Joyce at 17 with the JJ Walking Tour. Itinerary on foot through the city of Joyce, but this time in English starting from Joyce Passage or from the Curto Bridge, on the side of Via Rossini.
An opportunity to discover the Joyce Museum in the Old Town will be the inauguration of the Greig Stevens exhibition: Odyssey. In the Footsteps of Joyce, at 6 pm in via Madonna del Mare, 13.
Sunday June 17th
In Campo San Giacomo, the grand finale with concert by the Wooden Legs at 8.30 pm, followed by screening of John Houston’s The Dead – Gente di Dublino (USA, 1987, 83 min, English version with Italian subtitles) ).
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