A spring weekend at Trieste it can become an unexpected surprise to experience in total immersion in nature, art and culture. The capital is the engine of tourism in the region, thanks to a lively and dynamic atmosphere generated by a border history which has always led it to be an important crossroads of peoples and identities. It is here, in fact, that some of the most interesting exhibitions of the season take place and where you can experience emotions with ancient charm. Perfect for regenerating.
In the Amazon rainforest with Sébastien Salgado
On February 29, after stopovers in Rome and Milan, he opened the doors of Hall of Enchantments in Trieste Amazonthe major photographic exhibition of Sébastien Salgado, one of the greatest photographers of the 20th and 21st centuries (Riva Nazario Sauro 1, until October 13). The great Brazilian artist, celebrated around the world for his great attention to the environment and indigenous populations, takes visitors on a journey through more than 200 photos exciting in the Amazon rainforest, between its vegetation, its rivers, its mountains, the people who populate it and the sounds of nature.
A dazzling experience to immerse yourself, through images, not only in the culture of the people who inhabit this gigantic green lung but also to reflect on the need to preserve this territory which is today so threatened by deforestation, fires and global warming.
There is no shortage of video interviews with indigenous leaders – 12 groups immortalized by Salgado during his travels – while in the background plays an immersive audio track that brings to life the sounds of the rainforest, created especially for the exhibition of the famous French composer Jean-Michel Jarre.
From Van Gogh to Ligabue, a journey into the art of the past
Two great artists of the past are, however, the protagonists of as many exhibitions, organized by the municipality of Trieste in collaboration with Arthemisia, planned for Revoltella Museum (via Armando Diaz 27, until June 30, 2024). The first, Antonio Ligabue. The second, Vincent Van Gogh. Two artists different from each other but united by unhappy lives, full of pain and madness. Unparalleled geniuses who knew, in their desperate solitude, how to express their emotions through powerful and exciting painting.
Certain particularities are not lacking in the exhibitions which, in themselves, are worth the detour. One above all, the portraits of Monsieur and Madame Ginoux (the owners of the Arlesian café frequented by Van Gogh, ed), created in 1890 by the Dutch painter and brought together here after a long period (one is generally kept at the Kröller-Müller Museum, where most of the fifty works on display come from, and the other at the National Gallery in Rome ). But for Antonio Ligabue, they are already worth the trip alone Carriage with horses and Swiss landscape (1956-1957), Self-portrait with red scarf (1952-1962)e Portrait of a Sailor (1939-1952).
The power of science at Miramare Castle
However, it is at the stables of Miramare Castle, scheduled until June 16, Cosmos. The sailboat of knowledge. The exhibition, thanks to a spectacular and innovative scenography, tells how scientific knowledge was born and how it continues to stimulate researchers. Between one room and another, there is no shortage of incredible experiences, such as the one that allows you to float between galaxies or feel like you are on board a ship suitable for an important scientific expedition. Note, among the themes covered, that of Artificial Intelligence.
In the hotel that looks like a work of art
And if during the day you go to exhibitions, to discover some of the greatest masterpieces of today and yesterday, in the evening your eye and your heart never stop wondering if you are sleeping at home. DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste, elegant 4-star hotel just a few steps from the majestic Piazza Unità d'Italia and the famous Molo Audace. The location is optimal: the train station is only 10 minutes away on foot. Ideal for moving easily between the different exhibitions and the main attractions of the city (the hotel also offers the special package Sebastião Salgado Art Packageincluding one night in a hotel, an aperitif at the historic Berlam bar, a 15% discount at the Novecento Trieste restaurant and one ticket per person for the exhibition dedicated to Salgado).
That the DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste More than a home is a true work of art, we understand this as soon as we set foot in the structure. Formerly the headquarters of the RAS insurance company, the 1914 building, designed by architects Ruggero and Arduino Berlam in an eclectic neo-Renaissance style, surprises today with the beauty that shines through from every corner, among the stuccoes and decorations originals, marbles and mosaics. , fountains and fireplaces preserved by the skillful renovation of 2019.
This year, however, there is an additional reason to stay there: on February 21, after 10 months of restoration, the lobby with the historic elevator and some meeting rooms located on the ground floor of the hotel have reopened their doors. It is an area of historical importance – it is under the protection of the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage – and which has been able to regain its former splendor thanks to the restoration of the woodwork, the recovery of tiles and parquet floors and the reconstruction plaster ceilings.
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The rest of the hotel is no less enchanting, mainly for the lobby with the imposing marble fountain and the historic staircase, but also for the welcoming wellness area, perfect after sunset. For a gourmet dinner in particular, the stop is worth the detour Restaurant Novecento Trieste and the historian Berlam Café Tea & Cocktail, both also open to the public. At the end of the evening, returning to your room becomes an immersive experience of history and elegance (among 34 rooms including 10 Accessible Rooms, 66 Deluxe Rooms, 15 Junior Suites, 9 suites and a Presidential Suite), to be experienced like a privilege. guests. Just like what happened to the big guy Sébastien Salgadowho stayed here for the inauguration of the exhibition Amazon, confirming its value as a magical and spectacular place. Just like Trieste.
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