Trento is a town of 119,359 inhabitants in the province of Trento, in Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy. It is the capital of Trentino-South Tyrol.
The municipality covers 157.92 km², with a density of 756 inhabitants per km².
The nearest airport is Bolzano (BZO), about 46 km away as the crow flies.
Why visit
Renaissance squares and the Buonconsiglio castle. Discover Trentino-South Tyrol
Things to see in Trento
- MUSECuriosities
- Piazza Duomo in TrentoArt
- Trento and the Buonconsiglio CastleCastles
- Trentodoc and its wineriesFood & wine
Renaissance city among the mountains
Trento lies in the Adige valley surrounded by mountains, a meeting point between Italian and Germanic culture. It is famous for the Council of Trent, which reshaped the Catholic Church in the 16th century.
What to see
Piazza del Duomo, with the Romanesque cathedral of San Vigilio and the Neptune fountain, is surrounded by frescoed houses. The Castello del Buonconsiglio, residence of the prince-bishops, holds the Torre Aquila with its cycle of the months. Don't miss the MUSE science museum designed by Renzo Piano and the underground Roman city of Tridentum. A cable car climbs to Sardagna for the view.
Food
Canederli dumplings, polenta, mountain cheeses, apples from the Val di Non and Trento DOC sparkling wine.
Around Trento
The Brenta Dolomites, the lakes of Caldonazzo and Levico, Riva del Garda and Rovereto with its modern art museum. Trains to Verona, Bolzano and Munich.
Trento on the map
Nearby towns
Where to stay in and around Trento
Tours and activities nearby
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