Pedestrian-friendly streets and an idyllic mountain location give Trent (TREN-toh; pop. 111,000) a small-town feel. The city represents a historical intersection between Italian and Nordic cultures. While the delicious strudel in Trent’s bakeries attests to the town’s proximity to Austria, the colorful buildings and piazze are quintessentially Italian. Named “Alpine City of the Year” in 2004 for its local pride and carefully preserved culture, Trent is growing in prominence in contemporary culture and hosts annual festivals and events. Easily explorable, it combines a vibrant student life with excellent nearby hiking options.
Trains: V. Dogana (☎ 0461 89 20 21). Ticket office open daily 5:40am-8:30pm. Info office open M-F 8:30am-12:15pm and 1:15-4:30pm. To: Bologna (3hr., 12 per day 1am-9:27pm, €15); Bolzano (45min. ...more
The bus and train stations are on the same street, between the gardens next to the Adige River and the circles-of-hell statue of Piazza Dante. The centro lies east of the Adige. From the stations, walk ...more
Ostello Giovane Europa, V. Torre Vanga 11 (☎ 0461 26 34 84; www.gayaproject.org). Exit train station and turn right; hostel is the white building on the corner of V. Pozzo and V. Torre Vanga. Centrally ...more
Trentino cuisine owes much to the local production of sterling cheeses like nostrano, tosela, and the highly prized vezzena. Piatti del malgaro (herdsman’s plates) include cheeses, polenta, mushrooms ...more
Piazza Del Duomo. Trent’s P. del Duomo offers everything from religious history to modern shops and services. At the Fontana del Nettuno in the center of the piazza, a majestic Neptune waves ...more
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