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Trentino Alto Adige is situated in the very north of Italy bordering Austria and Switzerland and is the best known for the beauty of its peaks.
Its territory stretches from the Adamello-Brenta range and the peaks of Ortles and Cevedale to the most striking mountains in Europe: the Dolomites of the Fassa Valley, Brenta, Gardena Valley, Fiemme Valley and Pale di San Martino. This setting encloses an extraordinary variety of landscapes: magnificent snow-capped mountain tops, woods, wide valleys, streams, lakes, enchanting light play between the spires of the Dolomites, typical villages with soaring bell towers, and the myriad shades of truly unspoilt nature.
Hundreds of kilometres of ski slopes make this region a cutting-edge tourist destination - Madonna di Campiglio, Canazei, Moena, San Martino di Castrozza are the best known resorts, popular in both winter and summer for holidays surrounded by nature, sport and fun.
The landscape of Lake Garda is particularly picturesque; the lake narrows in Trentino, and looks like a fiord between the high mountains.
Land of confluence and meeting point between Latin and Nordic worlds, Trentino Alto Adige is the guardian of a remarkable cultural heritage, made up of prehistoric evidence, charming castles, sanctuaries and towns of great historical and artistic significance.
There are a number of spa towns offering treatments and therapies, of which Merano, Lèvico Terme, Peio, Rabbi and Comano Terme are the best known.
The provinces of the region are Bolzano and Trento.
The most striking natural feature has to be the Dolomites, the very essence of the region. The Dolomites are a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and offer an unforgettable experience for ski and winter sports lovers.
Moreover, this region is the keeper of incredible artistic treasures, monuments and architectural works that combine Gothic style from Austria with that of the Italian Renaissance. The route to discover this region starts in Trento, known for being where the Ecumenical Council met, with its Lombard Romanesque cathedral and the Buonconsiglio castle.
The second stop is Bolzano, the “Gateway to the Dolomites”, symbol of the fusion of Latin and Germanic cultures, as can be seen in the Gothic cathedral.
Other important places are Rovereto with its museums, castles, the St. Colombiano Hermitage, the great “bell of peace” and the “Mart” museum, the new modern art hub, and Riva del Garda, with the Pretorio Palace and its austere yet elegant thirteenth-century fortress, the Rocca.
There are also numerous sanctuaries, including the Montagnaga di Pinè and Madonna del Monte di Rovereto by way of example.
The castles of the region are exceptionally enchanting – a visit to the castles of Tirolo, Roncolo and Appiano is a must, and take a moment at Beseno Castle to admire the breathtaking views.
Trentino Alto Adige, set against the backdrop of the most beautiful mountains in Europe, offers exciting and fun holidays to enjoy the mountains and ever-changing aspects in all seasons.
The snow-white scenery of the Dolomites is the ideal destination for those who love skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating, climbing, snowshoeing and trekking at all levels.
This region has internationally famous ski resorts, such as Madonna di Campiglio, Gardena Valley with the well-known resorts of Selva Val Gardena, Ortisei and Santa Cristina. Then there is the Fassa Valley with Canazei and Moena, the Marmolada range, and San Martino di Castrozza: a magic kingdom linking countless slopes into the one circuit for hundreds of kilometres, surrounded by magnificent peaks and enchanting landscapes.
By night, you can enjoy entertainment and a great social life in the local restaurants, bars and clubs.
In summer, Trentino Alto Adige is the perfect place for walking and hiking amid unspoilt nature, along the trails of the Stelvio National Park, among the woods of Fassa Valley or by the high altitude lakes.
Trekking lovers can explore the highest peaks following the beautiful tracts of the Via Alpina, provided with routes and well-equipped refuges. In the heart of the Alps, lies a very special historical nature trail, the Sentiero della Pace (Path of Peace), in memory of the First World War.
Lake Garda, encircled by Mediterranean vegetation, is ideal for just so many different activities: mountain biking, sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving and hiking on the surrounding mountains.
The many food-and-wine trails of this region lead to the vineyards of the famous pinot noir grape, to the area where spumante sparkling wine and white wines are produced, as well as other places so you can to discover local specialties like the delicious chestnuts around Lake Varna.
The Apple Trail in the Val di Non reveals a unique combination of colours and scents: it is the realm of apples, whose names are known all over the world, from Golden Delicious to Rennet.
The region’s spa towns are on hand to offer relaxing holidays dedicated to the mind and body’s wellbeing and harmony. Make time for Levico or Merano Terme, famous for radon therapy and beauty treatments of all types.
Steeped in tradition, Trentino Alto Adige is home to a wide array of events: from the traditional Christmas markets of Bolzano and Merano to the festival of San Vigilio in Trento, as well as local festivals and countless fairs dedicated to wine, chestnuts, mushrooms and other excellent local products.
The traditional food of Trentino Alto Adige is based on simple yet tasty dishes, made with the products of local agriculture and farming.
The region’s most celebrated specialty is the Tyrol smoked ham known as Speck. For salami, kaminwurz is very tasty; with typical cheeses represented by grana trentin, toma di montagna and casolet cheeses. Everyone knows polenta, served as a first course is polenta, prepared with corn meal or buckwheat, and served with a meat, cheese or mushroom sauce.
Other first courses are barley soup, pasta and beans, mushroom soup and the most popular, “brò brusà”, a simple yet tasty soup.
As for main courses, the specialties of the region are: rabbit with grappa, goulash, roe deer with polenta, trout in every possible way, and “lucanica”, a pork sausage.
The queen of local food is the Val di Non apple, used to prepare the famous strudel and fruit tarts.
Trentino Alto Adige also boasts a remarkable production of prized wines, including Merlot, Cabernet, Pinot, Chardonnay and the area’s excellent spumante.
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