Capital of Trentino, not far from the Dolomites
and the numerous lakes that can be found near by, Trento is a city
of art that has a strong Renaissance mark, which characterises it
for its colors, its buildings and make it unique in the entire
Alpine arc. Trento is able to surprise as it always presents itself
in a new form, maintaining at the same time close links to
tradition. Visitors throughout the various seasons can admire its
many folded facets: "Citta' in giardino" after the awakening of
spring, its tasty products in the autumn period, kept alive by its
historical reenactments during the S Vigilio festival at the end of
June or illuminated by the "warm" Christmas market lights during
Advent.
Home to the Council of Trent (1545 - 1563), it has always been a
bridge between the Italian and Central European culture. The city
offers a lot to the keen visitor from its many historical to
artistic aspects: from the underground archaeological site of the
Tridentum dating back to the Roman period, to the Cathedral’s
palaeochristian Basilica in the basement and its beautiful square,
walking amongst Renaissance palazzi, churches and the Castello del
Buonconsiglio, home for many centuries to the Prince bishops of
Trento.
Monte Bondone
Monte Bondone, a few kilometers away from the city, is an important
nature reserve of specific botanic nature that makes this mountain
unique. This lead to the opening of the Botanical Alpine Garden, one of
the most important in the Alps, and the "Nature reserve of the Tre Cime
del Monte Bondone". This tourist destination offers numerous
possibilities for walks in the summer, whilst in the winter it turns
into a paradise for lovers of skiing and winter sports.
