 Trento with Monte Bondone in the background | ||
| Trent | ||
| region | Trentino-South Tyrol | |
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| Residents | 117.997 (2018) | |
| height | 190 m | |
| Tourist info | 39 (0) 461.216000 apt.trento.it | |
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Trent(Italian: Trento) is the capital of the province Trentino in the Italian region Trentino-South Tyrol.
background
Trento lies at a broad point in the Adige valley and is surrounded by mountains that reach a height of 2000 m. The place was a Celtic foundation. The Romans changed the Celtic name "Trent" to "Tridentum". In the Middle Ages the rulership changed several times. Trento was important in the time of the prince-bishops because of that Council of Trent (1545-1563). Under the rule of Napoleon the prince-bishops lost their power, then Trento came to Austria, and after the First World War the city with its surrounding area and South Tyrol fell to the Kingdom of Italy.
Between Bolzano and Trento has been the German-Italian language border for centuries. Johann Wolfgang Goethe had with his Italian trip (1786) from Trient "for the first time a stockwelschen postillon" and in the next town, Rovereto, spoke "the landlord no German". Around 1900 the contrast was emphasized by demonstrative monument building projects: for the German Walther von der Vogelweide in Bozen, for the Italian Dante Alighieri in Trento (Piazza Dante, in the green area by the train station). The Italian Alps were hotly contested in World War I, as a museum and two large monuments in Rovereto are reminiscent of. In Trento there are two monuments to political “martyrs” of the pro-Italian movement: a small one in the moat of the Castello del Buonconsiglio (place of execution) and the mausoleum on the Doss Trento, visible from afar. The fascist government under Benito Mussolini then deliberately pushed the language border north and Italianized the city of Bolzano in particular through resettlement and large building projects. Today, Trentino benefits from the autonomy statute of the Trentino-South Tyrol region, which South Tyrol in particular fought for after the Second World War.
The city of Trento also includes a few villages in the vicinity:
- In the West:
- Sardagna, 7 km, 565 m high, accessible by cable car from the 1 Funivia valley station to 2 Sardagna mountain station (at the public transport tariff), beautiful view of the city, the valley and the mountains to the east
- Sopramonte, 8 km, 623 m high, on the north side of Monte Bondone
- In the south:
- Ravina, 5 km, on the right of the Adige
- Maltarello, 10 km, on the left the Adige
- In the East:
- Povo, 5 km
- In the North:
- Gardolo, 5 km
- Melta, 5 km
- Meano, 9 km
getting there
| Distances | |
| Bolzano | 60 km |
|---|---|
| Riva del Garda | 42 km |
| Predazzo | 65 km |
| Verona | 100 km |
| Vicenza | 100 km |
| Belluno | 107 km |
By plane
The Trento Airport is only designed for small aircraft, the nearest airports are in Verona Airport "Valerio Catullo"
(IATA: VRN), 100 km and in Venice Marco Polo Airport(IATA: VCE), 170 km.
By train
- Trento is on the railway line between Bolzano and Verona. All trains that go to Italy via the Brenner Pass stop at 3 Trento train station.
- From Trento there is a train connection through the Val Sugana to Venice.
By bus
The long-distance bus stop is close to the center on the banks of the Adige, Lungadige Monte Grappa, a few meters south of the cable car valley station. (No bus shelter, pretty dark in the evenings.)
In the street
Trento is on the 
that of Bolzano comes and over Rovereto further direction Verona goes. The state road runs parallel to the motorway 
. The 
leads from Trento on a scenic route through the Val Sugana to Padua.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Castles, chateaus and palaces
- 1 Castello del Buonconsiglio, the "castle of the good council", the former seat of the prince-bishops, today Museo Provinciale d‘Arte and Museo Storico with art gallery. In the Torre dell'Aquila significant cycle of seasons frescoes The twelve months.
- 2 Palazzo Thun, Via Belenzani. The palazzo was built in the 15th century and redesigned several times. It was the residence of the Thun aristocratic family, has been owned by the city since 1873 and now serves as the town hall.
- Palazzo Geremia, Via Belenzani. The palazzo was built at the end of the 15th century. The interiors are designed in the late Gothic style, the exterior facade is painted in the Renaissance style. The building is owned by the city, tours on request.
- 3 Palazzo Fugger Galasso, Via Gianantonio Manci, once owned by the Fugger merchant family.
- 4 Roccabruna Palace, Via SS. Trinità 24 - 38122 Trento. Tel.: 39 0461 887101. The 16th century building serves as the Trento Chamber of Commerce Enoteca. Wine tasting in groups of at least 5 people by prior arrangement.
Streets and squares
- 5 Piazza del Duomo. On its south side is the Cathedral of San Vigilio, next to it is the Palazzo Pretorio, which was the episcopal residence until the castle was built. There is a fountain of Neptune in the square. The Rella houses with their painted renaissance facades are well worth seeing. From here, Via Belenzani leads towards the town hall.
Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples
- 6 San Vigilio Cathedral. The house of God is named after San Vigilio, the patron saint of the city, who was buried here around 400. A basilica from the 6th century was demolished around 1200 in favor of a new building. The building was completed shortly before the beginning of the Council of Trent. The large rose window is worth seeing. The excavations under the cathedral can also be visited.
- 7 Santa Maria Maggiore, the renaissance building was built in 1520-1524, meetings of the council took place in the church. The tower top with the dome was added in the 18th century.
Museums
- 8 Castello del Buonconsiglio, Via Bernardo Clesio 5, Trento. Tel.: 39 0461 233770. Open: May - Nov 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., otherwise until 5 p.m. Mon closedPrice: Admission 10 €, reduced 8 €, additional Torre Aquila (frescoes) 2.50 €.
- 9 MUSE, Corso del Lavoro e della Scienza 3, Trento. Tel.: 39 0461 270311. Open: Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat, Sun 10 a.m.-7 p.m., closed Mon.Price: Admission € 10, reduced € 8.
- 10 Museo dell'Aeronautica Gianni Caprone, via Lidorno, 3 Trento (at Trento airport). Tel.: 39 0461-944 888. Open: Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2 p.m.-6 p.m.Price: Entry € 4.50.
- 11 Diocesan Museum, Piazza Duomo 18 - 38122 Trento (Palazzo Pretorio). Open: June-Sept 9:30 am-12:30pm and 2:30 pm-6:00pm, Oct-May 9:30 am-12:30pm and 2:00 pm-5:30pm, closed on Tuesdays.Price: Entry 5 €.
- 12 MART (Museo di arte moderna e contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto) (Palazzo delle Albere). Museum headquarters: Corso Bettini 43, 38068 Rovereto (TN).
various
- 13 Doss Trento, also Monte Verruca, a 307 m high hill on the other side of the Adige. During excavations, traces of settlement have been found since the Neolithic Age. The foundation walls of the early Christian church are in a green area Santi Cosma e Damiano to see. On the city side of the mountain, the mausoleum of the irredentist Cesare Battisti, a round building made of marble, is visible from afar. Further west represents that Museo storico degli Alpini the Italian mountain troops and their history (closed due to renovation, as of 2021). This is presented in a disused road tunnel under the mountain Museo storico del Trentino - Le Gallerie di Piedicastello Topics of the history of the 20th / 21st centuries Century. - Regardless of the historical aspects, the ascent is worthwhile (around 100 meters above the valley). The partly wooded, partly park-like mountain offers beautiful views over the city and the Adige Valley.
activities
Monte Bondone
The 2180 m high Monte Bondone is located west of Trento. From its heights you have a good view of the Paganella and the Brenta Group.
- In winter it is a popular ski area. For the alpine area there are 5 chair lifts and a total of 20 km of slopes, for cross-country skiing there are 35 km of slopes.
- In summer: hiking, mountain biking, paragliding,
Events
- Festivities of Vigiliane. Annually in the second half of June, celebration of the city's patron's feast San Vigilio. The program includes the Palio d'Oco, a raft trip on the Adige and a historic parade. The highlight is the fireworks on June 26th, the day of St. Vigilius.
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Practical advice
- Ufficio Turismo, Via Belenzani 19 (in the Palazzo Thun). Tel.: 0461 884594, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Azienda per il Turismo Trento, Via Manci, 2 - 38122 Trento. Tel.: 39 0461.216000, Email: [email protected]. Tourist office for Trento, Monte Bondone and Valle dei Laghi.Open: daily 9 am-7pm.
- Trento Card. The card is available for € 10/24 hours or € 15/48 hours. For this you get an information package, free travel on public transport including the Trient-Sardagna cable car, entry to some museums and a 10% discount at some restaurants and sports centers.
trips
- Valle dei Laghi. Valley southwest of Trento with the lakes Lake Lamar, Lake Terlago, Lake Toblino and Lake Cavedine.
literature
Web links
http://www.comune.trento.it - Official website of Trento
