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 history. Atop there are ruins of an early christian basilica, and fossils of tiny sea creatures suggesting a watery past before human settlement. On the way up, from the west entrance, there is a napoleonic fort and caves that appear to be weapons caches carved out by the Austrians during WWI. At the quiet summit, the Alpine Troops Museum and the mausoleum and monument to Cesare Battisti stand today, and various punto panoramico yield breathtaking views of the river, downtown trento and valley below, and the surrounding mountains.

Tip: The walk to the top is only about 20 minutes. Enter from the access road off Via Cosma e Damiano on the west side across from the tunnel of the circonvallazione to see the old fort and caves. Construction on the south and southeast side, on Via Brescia, is probably completed by now and allows for easy access to the top.

Links:
Museo Storico delle Truppe Alpine
Map - Dos Trento Hike
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