Location: Trento
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Trento [ˈtrɛnto] listen (help·info) (anglicized as Trent; local dialects: Trènt; German: Trient) is a city on the Adige River in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol in Italy. It is the capital of Trentino. In the 16th century, the city was the location of the Council of Trent. Formerly part of Austria and Austria-Hungary, it was annexed by Italy in 1919.
Restaurants in Trento
1. Piazza Duomo
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4.5 based on 2,992 reviews
Reviewed By F8856SUsuet
Really pretty square, with amazing church and buildings, lots of coffee shops and loads of atmosphere
2. Castello del Buonconsiglio Monumenti e Collezioni Provinciali
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4.5 based on 2,430 reviews
The Buonconsiglio Castle is the largest and most important monumental complex of the Trentino Alto Adige region. It was the residence of the prince-bishops of Trento from the 13th century to the end of the 18th century, and is composed of a series of buildings of different eras, enclosed by walls and positioned slightly higher than the city. Castelvecchio is the oldest nucleus, dominated by an imposing cylindrical tower; the Magno Palazzo is the 16th century expansion in the Italian Renaissance-style as commissioned by the Prince-Bishop and Cardinal Bernardo Cles (1485-1539); the Baroque-style Giunta Albertiana dates from the end of the 17th century. At the extreme south of the complex is the Torre Aquila, within which is conserved the famous Cycle of the Months, one of the most fascinating secular pictorial cycles of the late Middle Ages.
Reviewed By saibot - Huntersville, United States
My son & I really enjoyed visiting this castle as there are lots of neat sections to visit in the old part. The "newer" parts are interesting as well, & their collection of artifacts & exhibits is impressive. Well worth the reasonable entrance fee. The cafe was also pretty good! Grounds were decorated for the holidays which was also nice. Highly recommended!
3. Museo dell'Aeronautica Gianni Caproni
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4.5 based on 428 reviews
4. Cattedrale di San Vigilio
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4.5 based on 522 reviews
The Early Christian basilica of Saint Vigilius was built outside the city walls presumably around the end of the fourth century. The structure’s original purpose was as a burial place for the missionaries in Anaunia Sisinius, Martyrius, and Alexander, murdered in the Val di Non by pagans on 29 May 397. Alongside the martyrs Vigilius, the third bishop and the patron saint of Trent was also buried.
Reviewed By thomasozbun - Vicenza, Italy
Built during the 13th century in the Romanesque style, it features some Gothic additions such as the large rose window on the facade and a few features in the interior. Particularly interesting is the baldachin of the main altar built in the 18th century in the Baroque style. Unfortunately, the interior of the Cathedral was being refurbished and the whole left nave was covered in scaffolding. I decided to visit the small archaeological site below the main nave and whose entry ticket was combined with the diocesan museum; this is the site where the early Christian Basilica of St Vigilius used to stand before the present Cathedral was built. The Basilica was built during the 4th century and features mosaics, many old tombs, and a larger room which then served as crypt to the Cathedral.
5. MUSE - Science Museum
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4.5 based on 5,218 reviews
The MUSE is located south of the historic Palazzo delle Albere in the new city district Le Albere, which was planned by the architect Renzo Piano. It stretches over 6 floors with a length of 130 m each, the entire area is about 12,600 m². In the museum science and technology show the interaction of humans and the environment. The MUSE especially invites young, children and families to a wonderful journey into science and nature. The metaphor of the mountain is used in the exhibition to relate life on earth, the first Alpine dwellers, the history of the Dolomites and nature of the Alps. The MUSE also organises numerous events and temporary exhibitions. A special experience is “Maxi Ooh!”, a room for children from 0 to 6 years. A place of sensory experiences with touching, smelling, looking, seeing, and hearing. Fun is guaranteed! Please note: dogs of all sizes are not permitted in the museum.
Reviewed By MiriamM481
Very hands on and a mix of lots of different interests for all ages, kids seemed to love it I could have stayed all day
6. Torre Aquila
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4.5 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By Rachel55_11 - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Book your Tower Tour (2 euros) at the castle entrance and you will be given a time. The guide we asked didn't speak English but we managed to find the starting point without too much trouble. The audio guide is very good and gives lots of useful information with enough time to take it all in. The Cycle of the Months frescoes are really interesting with art depicting life at the time, e.g. more important people always painted bigger than less important people. Without the audio guide you would miss an awful lot in the frescoes so it is well worth doing.
7. Orrido Di Ponte Alto
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4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By Simonsangel - Leeds, United Kingdom
This place is fantastic, the guide speaks multiply languages and takes time while you take in the scenery (and take pictures) It is quite an interesting story actually and we thoroughly enjoyed it, cute little eatery next door
8. Mercatino di Natale
9. Le Gallerie di Piedicastello
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4.0 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By vessi80 - North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Bus No 1 from the station will bring you over the bridge to the Piedicastello area. Brilliant concept ! Twin tunnels closed to traffic in 2007 now transformed into a fantastic exhibition space. Free Entry. The first tunnel celebrates ordinary life in Trentino . Film and soundtracks show people at work, school, family events. In Italian ,but a visual delight ,easily understood. See the Trentino Novecento Archive Online for more info. Exit ( toilets nearby) then enter the second tunnel. The exhibition on the Great War is highly emotive and the purposefully dim lighting adds to this. Italian descriptors only but the objects speak for themselves. Now into the harsh bright light of modern day conflict with Fabio Bucciarelli's stark images ,many from the Middle East and South Sudan. Alessio Franconi's 'Great War along the Alps and Carpathians' is an outstanding collection of photo journalism, dealing not only with the physical conflict but the 'White War' between Man and Nature. For more on this , visit the wonderful new museum in the Torre Vanga which deals with the history of the Alpine troops in the region. A memorable visit here. Great Staff who took time to provide extra info and leaflets about other historical sites.
