Many routes to the Dolomites pass through the town of Trento (or Trent in English). This small town is located near the border, between Italian and German-speaking areas of the Trentino-Alto Adige region.

Trento is the administrative centre of this region, after which the region is called, and it is also the most beautiful city of Trentino-Alto Adige.

Fountain of Neptune and Torre Civica, Trento, Italy by Matteo Ianeselli

Its Latin name Trento is associated with The Council of Trent (1545 – 1563), on which the Church dealt with the kind of protection against increasing power of Lutheranism.

Several council meetings were held in the Trento Cathedral (Duomo), where you can admire the beautiful stonework facade.

Trento Cathedral, Trentino, Italy by Annabelle Orozco

The massive Romanesque cathedral dates back to the 13th century. It took further 300 years after it was completed.

Cathedral stands on the main square Piazza Duomo, originally set up by the Romans as a forum.

Piazza Duomo in winter, Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige region by Franco Visintainer

Roman name of the city – Tridentum – is reminded by the figure of Neptune with trident atop the fountain of the 18th century in the middle of the square.

In the nearby Diocesan Museum are stored treasures that were brought here from the cathedral.

Panorama of Trento by Franco Visintainer

You should also pay a visit to the fortress Castello del Buonconsiglio of 13th century.

Inside is the museum with the collection of interesting paintings, sculptures, ceramics and other art objects.

Castello Buonconsiglio, Trento, Italy by Giac

Trento was an important border town on the main route linking Italy with northern Europe and is still surrounded by the massive walls.

Large castle, built in the 13th century and later extended, is a part of the fortifications.

The southern part of the castle consists of palace – Palazzo Magno from 1530, designed for the ruling dukes, bishops of Trento, who had the power granted to them by the Holy Roman Emperor.

Magno Palazzo, Castello Buonconsiglio, Trento by Pollo~commonswiki

The nearby Eagle Tower (Torre Aquila) boasts frescoes from around the 1400.

Torre Aquila, Trento by Matteo Ianeselli

Trips around Trento

Just west of the Trento you can make a round trip to the northern scenic face of Monte Bondone and back through Vezzano on the west slope.

Along the way, you will enjoy breathtaking stunning views, especially from Vaneze and Vason.

Bassa Valsugana with lakes Levico and Caldonazzo by Ago76

Pergine, east of Trento, is the gateway to the wide valley of Valsugana with several beautiful and popular lakes.

In the hills north of the Levico lake lies a spa town Levico Terme notable for its elegant neoclassical buildings set within beautiful landscape.

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