Trento might not have been on your radar before, it certainly wasn’t on mine, but it should be. This stunning Alpine influenced city is the perfect escape from the crowded Italian tourist locations, and a great central location to explore north of Lake Garda up to the Dolomites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trentino is a province of Trentino-Alto Adige\/S\u00fcdtirol which is an autonomous region of Italy, similar to Sicily or Sardinia. Trento is the capital city of this region. This region was actually under the Austrian Empire from the 9th century until 1919. This is why you will see a lot of Austrian influence in the culture and especially the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name Trento comes from Celtic word Trent for the god of waters because of the Adige River. Romans conquered it in the 1st century BC and renamed it Tridentum about the Roman god Neptune (his statue is seen in Piazza Duomo) in reference to three hills that surround the city. Cue complicated history of your typical European city, and then 6 centuries of Austrian rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today Trentino is a prosperous region that benefits from its agriculture and specialty food products such as wine, grappa, fruit, honey, and even espresso. It is the perfect mix of a city break with breathtaking nature just around the corner. Tourists benefit from the history and landscape engaging in activities such as exploring castles, hiking the Dolomites, skiing in the Alps, and touring local vineyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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