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Trento Travel Guide: 226 reviews and 473 photos

Trento is a nice little town close to the Italian Alps (Dolomiti). I spent just a morning there but I think is a very interesting place to stay for a while. The city is rich of culture and history. It's possible to visit the old Castello del Buonconsiglio and the churches of the town. If you go there during the winter you can join the Alps in few hours.

A bit of history.

Trento, a city full of arts and history, where the Italian culture meets the Central European culture. The Roman (in 46 AD it was declared Splendidum Municipium) and Council city (1545 - 1563) conserves in its precious monuments a rich artistic and historic heritage, which dates back to the time, when the Italian met the Nordic culture.
Thanks to its Renaissance-style characteristics, Trento is unique among the Alpine cities. In the course of recent renovation works, the city has been given a face lift. Worth to visit are, among other things, Castello del Buonconsiglio (for many centuries residence of the Prince Bishops of Trento), the cathedral, the museums and exhibitions, which reflect still today that Trento is a melting pot of Alpine arts, culture and traditions.

194 m elevation
105942 inhabitants

A virtual tour.

The tour starts at Castello del Buonconsiglio and crosses the historical center up to the piazza Duomo, passing by the most beautiful palaces with its frescos. Walking through Via San Marco, via Manci and via Belenzani, as well as other narrow streets, you can enjoy more historic and artistic buildings, the characteristic arcades in via Suffragio and the ancient towers with battlements. During the tour you can get an insight into the various architectonic styles, from Gothic and Roman to Baroque.

Historical center

An old town..

Trento is also an old town. its center offers a wonderful Dome and a Civic Tower very close to it.
In the picture you can see a panorama of this two important buildings.

Piazza Duomo

This picture shows the most importan square of Trento, Piazza Duomo. Just in the center of the square you can find the Civic Tower.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Little spaces, romantic places and good food
Cons:Hot weather in summer time despite the Alps are so close!
In a nutshell:If you go to the Dolomites spend few hours there

Last visit to Trento: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Sep 12, 2003
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Reviews (20)

Baroque style Things to Do (6)

Inside this Abbey it,s possible to discover a beautiful Organ in baroque style. I've always loved Baroque. more travel advice

A beautiful church Things to Do (6)

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S. Lawrence abbey Things to Do (6)

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Castello del Buonconsiglio Things to Do (6)

This is another door of the Castle. It's not the main emtrance but I took this photo to show the impressive structure... more travel advice

Comments (19)

m-joy Aug 25, 2006 at 3:50 AM Report Abuse

nice tips here, thanks for the useful information :-)
JLBG Nov 6, 2005 at 1:16 PM Report Abuse

I understand that Trento has a lot to offer but what about the market with all the mushrooms they sell ? What do you know about it, that interests me !
Maurizioago Sep 26, 2005 at 12:46 PM Report Abuse

A quando un'altra visita a Trento? Ciao!
boddas Apr 10, 2005 at 9:09 AM Report Abuse

W Furuseth!!!
lotharlerch Mar 10, 2005 at 4:36 AM Report Abuse

a great and concise page of a very nice city which is still a bit under-rated and always worth a visit. Adn not to forget the splendid surroundings. Btw parking here is much easier than for example in Bozen.
iandsmith Jan 23, 2005 at 4:52 AM Report Abuse

One of my all time favourite Italian towns.
mapakettle Jul 29, 2004 at 4:05 AM Report Abuse

We're off to Trento in a week, great to have info prior to leaving. Thank you. Pa
OllySJ Jan 4, 2004 at 10:35 AM Report Abuse

I remember Ole!! Che fine ha fatto?
MURRA Sep 25, 2003 at 6:55 AM Report Abuse

good page on trento ,was a famous church meeting there to rationalize catholic doctrine edict of trent
Gili_S Sep 21, 2003 at 11:53 AM Report Abuse

Very nice presentation, the restaurant sounds very promising here.