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Comune in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy
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Trento (Archaic English: Trent, German: Trient) is a city nestled in the Alpine valley between tall mountain ranges and the capital of the autonomous province of Trentino in the Alps in the northeast of Italy. With over 120,000 inhabitants (2020), Trento is the third-largest city in the Alps and boasts an illustrious history reaching to before Ancient Roman times, and the architectural heritage to prove it.
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Cattedrale di San Vigilio, or Duomo di Trento
Construction started in the 13th century and it became the seat of the prince-bishops from the 15th century onwards. 1528–36 saw the addition of a palace and an exhilaratingly Renaissance courtyard to the original fortifications. Features the renowned Torre Aquila.
A white circular structure that has a prominent position visible from the city centre on a hilltop (called Doss Trento and about 300m high).
Exhibition space. In the basement you can see small streams of water emerging from the walls. It is not possible to visit the top of the tower.
Museo delle Scienze
Museo dell’Aeronautica Gianni Caproni
Museo di arte moderna e contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto
Museum of contemporary and modern art. Its main location is in Rovereto, but the Galleria Civica is in Trento.
A little boy named Simon died in 1475. The event was blamed on the Jews, with stories of Pagan rituals. Fictional scenes are depicted on two plaques on via Roma. In punishment for the alleged crime, all Jewish men in Trento were killed, while women and children were expelled. The Jews put a ban on Trento in return. In the 1990s, relations between Trento and the Jewish community improved when the Trentini stopped (officially) honouring Simione as a martyr, and the ban was lifted. A plaque in a little alley off via Roma commemorates this occasion.
The cable car brings you up to the village of Sardagna with great views over Trento. It is not always in service, so you might need to take the bus if you want to see the village.
Inexpensive local fare, on the other side of the river.
Great choice and quality of pasta, huge portions to share. One plate would do for two average eaters, two plates would do for three eaters of almost any appetite. If you fancy a pizza though, better pick some pizzeria-only place.
If you are in the mood for Tyrolian food, then it's a good choice.
Very good pizza and beer. Good choice of local dishes.
If you find yourself in the suburb of Povo, check out this cosy pizzeria with Tyrolean flavour, where pizza with chanterelles and speck is served alongside more traditional variants. This place is a favourite with students of the nearby faculty, so there is often a queue.
One of the best pizzerias in town, specializing in sourdough, light and highly digestible doughs. Pizzas with whole grain and multigrain flours. Suitable for celiacs.
Natural and artisanal ice cream. Possibility of choices for people who are intolerant to milk or gluten, allergic to egg derivatives, or have diseases related to sugar intake.
A very frequented bar especially by youth. Specific days of the week they organize "board games night".
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Mainly beer place. One of the most frequented bars of the city, especially by locals. Every Tuesday 19:00-21:00 there is "happy hour" so it's almost a tradition for locals to meet there.
Bar with great view of Adige river. During the summer they have music concerts every Saturday evening.
Grape and Mint
One of the city's busiest bars/breweries with many choices of craft beers, wines and apéritifs. The bar also makes sandwiches and quick meals.
Youth Hostel
Albergo Garni
A hotel geared for sportsmen and women, some 30 km SW of Trento at Lago di Garda.
By train
Trento is on the main train line between Italy and Austria/Germany. There is a regional train line to Malè and to Bassano di Grappa, with two daily trips to Venice and Padova.
By bus
The beautiful mountains surrounding Trento can be reached easily using public transport (the blue buses). The bus station is between the train station and the hostel.
By bicycle
Rental bike companies offer some easy biking itineraries in the Trento region.
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