Trento - A Hidden Gem Of North Italy
Everyone must be dreaming of coming to Italy to set eyes on the beautiful Tuscany, the romantic Venice, the splendid Rome and many to mention- all of which are famous dream destinations to many. But have you heard of Trento in Italy? "Wait, what?". " Where?". "Trento?." "Is it in Italy?". Those used to be my response when I heard of Trento for the first time. Whenever locals travel abroad and when asked where they come from, they usually never say they are from Trento. They will tell you they're from Milan or maybe Verona or somewhere closer and more popular than Trento. You might have guessed by now why : Nobody really knows about Trento, unless you are an extreme trekker or ski enthusiasts.
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Trento City
Trento is a capital city in the Trentino-Alto Adige province of northern Italy with around 118 thousand population. It is known for its breathtaking dolomites, good quality of snow, wonderful lakes, stunning panoramic views and a home to Medieval and Renaissance historic centers.Trentino and South Tirol established the district of Trentino Adige/Südtirol that lead them to an independent region under the constitution. This small city is one of the ideal places to live in Italy if you plan to grow a family in terms of safety, environment, nature, business and job opportunities. With that said, Trento has been ranked as one of the top 5 for these reasons among Italian cities.
Having been to Trento every year since 2018, I can tell why this is the best place to live in and to be honest, I wish to live here after this sad pandemic too.
Attractions in Trento
Buonconsiglio Castle, the first attraction I have visited in Trento located in the city center. This castle is the home of the Prince of Trento, who was a priest, built in 1200. A mix of romanic, renaissance and baroque architecture which made this castle even more attractive.
Address : Via Bernardo Clesio, 5, 38122 Trento
Piazza del Duomo which means the Cathedral Square of Trento is one of my favorite spots in the heart of the busy city center. The duomo is certainly a beautiful place to relax or to just stop by along with the San Vigilio Cathedral, the romantic Neptune Fountain with a stunning backdrop of mountains and of course not to mention the Pretorio Palace which you will learn more about below. Every Thursday this place is packed with locals and tourists because of the Thursday Market where they sell all kinds of stuff similar to a fleamarket.
Address : Piazza Duomo, 38122 Trento
San Vigilio Cathedral, the main Cathedral of Trento, which is one of the Highlights in Piazza Duomo. You can also see it in the above picture. Here I am enjoying my spritz and a bit of chips across the San Vigilio Cathedral.
Pretorio Palace, a home to the Prince or Bishop in the ancient time. It's a beautiful palace with a baroque tower that can not be missed when you are here in Trento. It looks like it's an extension of the cathedral as they're just right next to eachother. I even love this place during Christmas because they decorate this wonderful palace with Christmas lights.
The streets in Trento are also remarkable such as Via S Pietro, Via Oss Mazzurana, Dei Legionari Trentini and the VIa Suffragio. I have always dreamed of taking pictures of these medieval streets in Italy and I have to say I have finally achieved it!
Address : Via Bernardo Clesio, 5, 38122 Trento
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| Buonconsiglio Castle from outside |
Piazza del Duomo which means the Cathedral Square of Trento is one of my favorite spots in the heart of the busy city center. The duomo is certainly a beautiful place to relax or to just stop by along with the San Vigilio Cathedral, the romantic Neptune Fountain with a stunning backdrop of mountains and of course not to mention the Pretorio Palace which you will learn more about below. Every Thursday this place is packed with locals and tourists because of the Thursday Market where they sell all kinds of stuff similar to a fleamarket.
Address : Piazza Duomo, 38122 Trento
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| Piazza Duomo |
San Vigilio Cathedral, the main Cathedral of Trento, which is one of the Highlights in Piazza Duomo. You can also see it in the above picture. Here I am enjoying my spritz and a bit of chips across the San Vigilio Cathedral.
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| Piazza Duomo Cafe |
Pretorio Palace, a home to the Prince or Bishop in the ancient time. It's a beautiful palace with a baroque tower that can not be missed when you are here in Trento. It looks like it's an extension of the cathedral as they're just right next to eachother. I even love this place during Christmas because they decorate this wonderful palace with Christmas lights.
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| Pretorio Palace, San Vigilio Cathedral and the famous Neptune Fountain |
The streets in Trento are also remarkable such as Via S Pietro, Via Oss Mazzurana, Dei Legionari Trentini and the VIa Suffragio. I have always dreamed of taking pictures of these medieval streets in Italy and I have to say I have finally achieved it!
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| Streets of Trento |
Attractions in Trentino
Dolomiti de Brenta or the Brenta Dolomites aka Brenta Group, is just one of the breathtaking dolomites you will experience in Trento. We took the cable car to go all the way up for 10 Euro, but had to hike down as the cables were closed from 1-3PM which we didn't know! Nevertheless, I survived the 2 hours hike going down and enjoyed the views along the way.
Address : Brenta Group, 38018 Pinzolo, Trentino
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| Brenta Dolomites |
Lake Molveno, one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy situated near Brenta Dolomites. This mesmerizing lake is one of the largest in the alps and also the largest reservoir of the italian mountains.
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| Lake Molveno |
Lago di Tenno or Lake Tenno is the most charming lakes I have ever set eyes on. It is one of the hidden gems in Italy. This lake is also called "Lago Azzurro" due it's beautiful blue azure turquoise color.
Address : 38060 Tenno, near Ville de Monte
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| Lake Tenno |
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| Lake Toblino |
Address: 38070 Terlago, Trentino
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| Lake Lamar |
Address : Calliano, Via Castel Beseno, 38060 Besenello TN
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| Beseno Castle |
Cascate del Nardis e Lares or Nardis Waterfalls, one of the most iconic waterfalls in Trentino, is definitely not to be missed when you're tired of the mountains, dolomites and castles. This stunning waterfalls drops from more than 130 meters from Presanella.
Address : Val di Genova, seguire indicazioni per cascata Nardis, Carisolo
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| Nardis Waterfalls |
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Hi Carolyn, as usual you caught the uncommon spirit of italian beauty. Thanks for inspiring people to travel. ��
ReplyDeletethank you so much. I appreciate it a lot. 💗🌸
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