CIVIC ART GALLERY FORTE CADINE With the “Galleria Civica”, the city recovers an The Cadine-Bus de Vela Fort is a road defence fortification built exhibition space of its own, enriched with the between 1860 and 1861. Its purpose was to block the access to Lakes Valley collections and competences of the Mart (Art Trento, controlling the Bus de Vela gorge. The closure of the road did Museum in Rovereto). The Galleria’s activities not rely merely on a gate, but on the entire building: this makes the are developed on specific themes that range structure unique among other road defence fortifications in Trentino. LAKES from the most contemporary examples to Restored and fitted out, it is managed by the Fondazione Museo Sto- BRENNERO About a dozen enchanting little mountain lakes, BOLZANO projects of the 19th and 20th centuries, explo- rico del Trentino, and can be visited in specific times of the year. vineyards producing wines with unique scents and ring the languages of art and architecture. The Terlago Bus de Vela, Cadine – Tel. 0461 230482 flavours, beautiful villages and medieval castles. Galleria Civica is also home to the ADAC, the The Lakes Valley is a picturesque and unique ter- Vezzano www.museostorico.it - [email protected] archive of contemporary artists from Trentino. ritory thanks to its micro-Mediterranean climate. Padergnone TRENTO ParK and Mausoleum of Candriai Via Belenzani, 44 - Tel. 0461 985511 Vaneze Cesare Battisti – Doss Trento www.mart.trento.it/galleriacivica SPORT Sarche Vason [email protected] FROM TRENTO TO SARDAGNA BY CABLE CAR Calavino Solemn and of impressive architecture, the Just a stone’s throw from the city, the surroun- The Lakes Valley is also the land where an Lagolo Mausoleum, dedicated to Cesare Battisti, do- To enjoy an even more panoramic view than on Doss Trento, take dings offer everything a sports lover could ask for: appreciated wine, Nosiola, is born and culti- minates the city from the top of Doss Trento, Lasino Discover advantage of the cable car that connects Trento to Sardagna, a hiking trails, climbing ways, trekking and moun- vated. This wine comes in several forms: dry Viote the hill that rises 309 metres above sea level, charming village located at an altitude of 600 metres. From there, tain bike tracks, paragliding and hang gliding. A white wine, brandies distilled from grape Cavedine Garniga on the right bank of the Adige river. It is easily you will have an optimal position to admire the Adige Valley. marvellous experience: untouched nature, moun- marc and the sacred wine, the precious Vino and its unforgettable Cimone accessible from the city, following a path that tain landscapes and water sceneries are the ideal Santo Trentino DOC. Three products that also Trentosurroundings leads directly to the summit. Lungadige Montegrappa, 18 – Tel. 0461 232154 choice for families looking for a peaceful oasis and represent the history, the cultural and oeno- Aldeno www.trentinotrasporti.it - [email protected] for outdoor-life lovers. logical heritage of this land. Doss Trento - Tel. 0461 884528 MILANO www.comune.trento.it VERONA VENEZIA TRENTO MONTE BONDONE VALLE DEI LAGHI VANTINI CHAPEL OENOLOGY AND GASTRONOMY WINTER oto A. Pozza, Ecomuseo Argentario, Museo Nazionale degli Alpini – rendering. Shutterstock foto Gaspar Janos In 1831, the architect Rodolfo Vantini (1792-1852) was com- Just a few minutes away from Trento, Monte missioned to restructure the palace of the Counts of Thun on Monte Bondone offers fantastic opportunities for a Via Larga, now Via Belenzani, according to a late neoclassical winter holiday, ideal for families. You will be sur- taste that recalls models of the 16th century Italian tradition. prised by the untouched nature, the breathta- Four years later, the elegant and sober chapel was decorated by Bondone king landscapes, and the multiple outdoor gyms. Tommaso Castellini (1803-1869) and Luigi Lorandi (1814-1888) Miles and miles of cross-country skiing tracks, do- with monochrome decorations of neo-Renaissance inspiration. Information offices zens of destinations for snowshoeing or ski moun- Today, the Vantini Chapel, the exhibition room of the Thun Pa- taineering excursions, and the certainty of being lace in Trento, houses temporary exhibitions. Azienda per il Turismo Trento, Monte Bondone, Valle dei Laghi always surrounded by an unspoilt environment. Trento – Piazza Dante, 24 – 38122 Trento Via delle Orne, 1 – Tel. 0461 884453 LOCAL FLAVOURS AND CRAFTS Tel. +39 0461 216000 – [email protected] www.comune.trento.it Spend your holiday amongst alpine cot- Monte Bondone In winter: Strada di Vaneze, 13 | 38123 Vaneze SUMMER Trento has a strong connection with its territory. In tages, surrounded by pristine nature and Lots of fun for adults and children among trea- Tel. +39 0461 947128 – [email protected] Roccabruna Palace – the House of Trentino’s pro- our local animals, taste local flavours and sures of nature, culture and art in one of the traditional dishes. Witness the transfor- In summer: Malgone | Strada di Candriai, 101 | 38123 Candriai HISTORIC NATIONAL MUSEUM ducts – it is possible to sample local wines. There Tel. +39 0461 216055 most beautiful family-friendly resorts. Come mation from ingredients to products un- OF ALPINI TROOPS – DOSS TRENTO you will find a rich calendar of exhibitions, Trento- and enjoy the new playground designed for doc wine, food events and other products. fold before your eyes. In the old town you Garniga Terme Personal objects, weapons, photographs, documents of the small children, built entirely with natural mate- To understand how the uniqueness of a wine like will also find restaurants, cafés, and typi- Via Bagni di Fieno, 18 – 38060 Garniga Terme (TN) most important events in the history of the ‘Penne Nere’ are the rials, or the extremely rich botanical garden, the Nosiola comes to life, discover the origin of Vino cal wine shops. Lastly, come and admire Tel. +39 0461 216051 – [email protected] the craft products on sale in the windows www.discovertrento.it core of the Museum of ‘Alpini’ Troops. walks in pine forests or the stargazing from the Santo and learn more about the distillation process Vezzano of the tourist office! “terrace of the stars”: a comprehensive and truly of our grappas, a taste is essential! Via Roma, 63 – 38070 Vezzano (TN) www.discovermontebondone.it Doss Trento - Tel. 0461 827248 unique experience for the entire family. Tel. +39 0461 216050 – [email protected] www.discovervalledeilaghi.it www.museonazionalealpini.it - [email protected] Foto: Archivio APT Trento, Monte Bondone, Valle dei Laghi – foto N. Angeli, G. Conte, A. Garzetti, P. Geminiani, M. Gozzer, Lorenza, R. Magrone, M. Miori, A. Russolo, M. Simonini, Museo Diocesano Tridentino, MUSE Museo delle Scienze – foto M. De Stefano, Fondazione Museo storico del Trentino, del storico Museo Fondazione Stefano, De M. foto – Scienze delle Museo MUSE Tridentino, Diocesano Museo Simonini, M. Russolo, A. Miori, M. Magrone, R. Lorenza, Gozzer, M. Geminiani, P. Garzetti, A. Conte, G. Angeli, N. foto – Laghi dei Valle Bondone, Monte Trento, APT Archivio Foto: Comune di Trento – foto A. L. Garcia de Cont, Camera Commercio I.A.A. Palazzo Roccabruna, Museo Caproni f TRENTO OVER THE CENTURIES PLACES OF INTEREST - MUSEUMS S.A.S.S. – Sas Underground Ar- PALAZZO DELLE ALBERE S.A.T. MUSEUM chaeological Space The “Palazzo delle Albere”, built in the 16th (Society of Tridentine Alpinists) COUNCIL CITY CATHEDRAL OF TRENTO… AND OTHER IMPORTANT CHURCHES Underneath the historic centre of Trento there century and commissioned by the Madruzzo The Museum houses a collection of documents, photographs bishops, retains in its name the memory of the is the ancient Roman city of Tridentum, the and memorabilia related to the history of the SAT, mountai- Thanks to its position between southern Europe The Cathedral of San Vigilio, better known as «Duomo di Trento», which gives the name to the square magnificence and delight of its gardens. In the “splendidum municipium”, as it was defined neering and the history of Trentino itself. It also tells the story and the German-speaking area, from 1545 to where it is located (Piazza Duomo), is the main Church of the Archdiocese of Trento. In Romanesque style, spirit of the Renaissance with its keen interest by the Emperor Claudius in 46 CE. Symbolic of mountain huts, Alpine Guides and the early ascents of the 1563 it was home to the council that reformed the it was built on the site of an old basilica dedicated to Saint Vigil, patron saint of the city, which was buried in the culture of the “otia” (cultivate the spirit), of Tridentum is the S.A.S.S. Sas Underground peaks. Catholic Church in response to the explosion of in the same basilica, in the basement of the cathedral. the building preserves richly frescoed rooms. Archaeological Space: two thousand years of LE Gallerie of Piedicastello the Protestant doctrine. There is still evidence of The city also has many churches which architecture ranges from Romanesque to modern times. The Scenes of everyday life alternate with the ma- history, 1,700 sq. m of Roman city in a fascina- (The Tunnels) the previous town and architecture that enriches most important ones are: the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Church of Santi Pietro e Paolo, the jestic figures of the Arti liberali (Liberal Arts) and Via Manci, 57 – Tel. 0461 980211 ting and picturesque setting. Visitors can also this city’s cultural atmosphere even further. Church of Sant’Apollinare, the Abbey of San Lorenzo and the Church of San Francesco Saverio. “Le Gallerie” that once witnessed the passage of the Virtù (Virtues), which cover the room walls www.sat.tn.it - [email protected] view the 3D reconstruction of the archaeolo- of thousands of cars now tell the story of Tren- in the towers at the corners of the building.