Trento and Monte Bondone
An unforgettable experience between cities, museums and mountains
- The beautiful Piazza Duomo and the historic centre
- Art and history at the Buonconsiglio Castle
- A visit to the Science Museum MUSE by Renzo Piano
Trento is located at the heart of Valle dell´Adige, a true gem of art and culture, and perfect mix of typical Italian renaissance architecture and Central European atmosphere. The city offers picture perfect scenes thanks to its piazza, one of the most beautiful in Northern Italy - Piazza Duomo. with the Neptune fountain – not to mention the towers, the beautiful renaissance palaces and the magical Castello del Buonconsiglio. Culture and gastronomy are the city’s main pull-factors, as well as innovative museums like MUSE - the Science museum designed by architect Renzo Piano – or the Gallerie di Piedicastello dedicated to local history.
Monte Bondone - the Trento Alp – offers trekking paths, mountain biking trails,in wintera fully equipped Ski Area, which you can get to from the city with the ski bus, and the Viote cross-country skiing area with more than 35km of trails.
Just 15 km from Trento, it is a natural environment that, in addition to trekking, via ferratas and bike trails, also offers activities for the little ones, including those at the Monte Bondone Adventure Park. A precious Botanical Garden, part of the Muse Museum network, protects more than 1000 species from all over the world.
Do not miss the Terrace of the Stars in the Viote Basin, where, with an 80-cm diameter telescope, you can gaze at the celestial vault.
