2010-12-02 17:31
The Christmas season has begun in Trentino-Alto Adige. From around the end of November until December 23rd, Christmas markets spring up throughout the region. From Trento and Arco in Trenti… Read More
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A descriptive guide to the nothern Italian city of Trento.
2010-11-10 19:11
With the beginning of summer in Trento comes a 2 week-long festival, Feste Vigiliane, in honor of the patron saint of the city, San Vigilio. From daily expositions featuring local produce an… Read More
2010-05-20 14:46
Set in front of a backdrop of tree-lined ridges and rolling, grass-covered hills and only a short walk from the crossroads of Viote, the alpine botanical garden, with its impressive variety… Read More
2010-05-12 15:06
"From June 27th to July 4th, 'Herbs, Flowers and Flavors' week permits the admiration of these natural sights in the company of botanists, experts from local foresting groups and conservatio… Read More
2009-11-12 02:33
Monte Bondone, the mountain range to the west of Trento, affectionately called Trento's alp, is one of the region's main attractions. With skiing in winter and hiking almost year round, outd… Read More
2009-10-30 16:30
It's early Thursday morning. People are at work in Piazza Duomo and the surrounding streets setting up their stands and tents to display a huge variety of fares and wares. The market is ope… Read More
2009-10-25 21:08
While sitting outside one of the bars that line the perimeter of Piazza Duomo in Trento, you'll start to notice that at almost every table there is someone sipping a refreshing-looking orang… Read More
2009-10-25 20:39
Palm trees swaying in cool, lakeside breezes; olive trees basking in warm, comforting sunlight; mountains and swimmers alike plunging into the fresh blue waters-a stay in Trentino would not… Read More
2009-10-12 14:34
The vineyards and apple groves, seen throughout Trentino on hills and in valleys, along roadsides and around towns, are evidence that agriculture is an important industry in the region. Appl… Read More
2009-10-01 00:24
Il Giro di SorasassWith its bare, rocky cliffs facing east towards the northern section of Trento, sits Sorasass. Though perhaps the shortest of Trento's surrounding mountains, its steep cli… Read More
2009-07-14 01:03
Whether large or small, natural or man-made, the lakes of Trentino have many things in common. They are scenic, picturesque and beautiful, and, often, offer a place to swim and sail, relax a… Read More
2009-04-06 02:21
Pérgine, the main municipality of upper Valsugana and the third largest city of Trentino after Trento and Rovereto, acts as a gateway between Valsugana, Val dei Mocheni and Trento and… Read More
2009-01-08 04:49
As you make your way down the scenic trail that runs between the small towns of Padergnone and Sarche, the blue-green waters of Lake Toblino open up. The mountains on either side of the lak… Read More
2008-12-06 21:53
Sitting to the east of Trento between Monte Calisio and la Marzola is the 998m tall, somewhat horn-shaped Monte Celva. With more than a few very steep sections, SAT Hiking trail #419 runs up… Read More
2008-10-23 03:39
As the weather becomes colder and the leaves turn color, signaling a change of seasons, an autumn harvest arrives from the mountains. Streams of smoke rise and the aroma drifts through the c… Read More
2008-10-22 02:00
Winding up a rocky hill amoung olive trees, stone walls and boulders, rooftops giving way to a spectacular view of the valley and lake to the south, the path finally comes to the entrance of… Read More
2008-10-22 01:59
As you make your way uphill from the town of Besenello, Castel Beseno, atop an imposing hill, appears amoung houses, trees and shops. Winding your way up and around, anticipation builds as y… Read More
2008-10-19 12:00
Once in Trento, the first thing you notice are the surrounding hills and mountains. The Paganella dominates in the northwest over the steep walls of the smaller Sorasass. Oddly, the peaks o… Read More
2008-10-19 11:59
Mountain tops with panoramic views, encounters with wildlife, diverse natural landscapes - all essential elements of a great hike - and just some of the things to experience on the trails on… Read More
2008-10-19 11:58
Though there are some nice, popular parks within the city of Trento, Piazza Venezia, with its monument to Alcide deGasperi, and Parco Santa Chiara, with its beautiful flower gardens, come to… Read More
2008-10-17 00:42
Directly north of Trento, looking over the city is Monte Calisio. At 1096m, and about a two hour hike to the top, the summit offers beautiful views of Trento, the Adige valley and the surrou… Read More
2008-10-11 01:46
Though a park today, Dos Trento, the somewhat odd looking hill across the river from the train station, has evidence throughout that it has been an important part of the region throughout hi… Read More
2008-10-09 02:05
A leisurely bicycle ride in Trentino suggests a ride through beautiful green valleys lined with steep mountains, through vineyards and apple groves, passing by castles, villas and small town… Read More
2008-10-09 01:34
The towers that still stand guard over Trento today are some of the last remnants of the city's fortifications. Believed to have been built in the early Middle Ages, Torre Vanga and Torre Ve… Read More
2008-09-30 02:28
An ordinary piazza, large enough to be used for concerts and festivals throughout the year, cafés, shops and a large theater line the perimeter of Piazza Battisti in Trento. There is… Read More
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