What to do and see in Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

November 22, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

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. Cantine Moser

Via Castel di Gardolo 5, 38121, Trento Italy +39 0461 990786 http://www.cantinemoser.com
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Cantine Moser

2. Piazza Duomo

Piazza Duomo, 38100, Trento Italy 39 461 234 419 http://www.discovertrento.it
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4.5 based on 2,992 reviews

Piazza Duomo

Reviewed By F8856SUsuet

Really pretty square, with amazing church and buildings, lots of coffee shops and loads of atmosphere

3. Castello del Buonconsiglio Monumenti e Collezioni Provinciali

Via Cardinale Bernardo Clesio 5, 38122, Trento Italy +39 0461 233770 [email protected] http://www.buonconsiglio.it
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4.5 based on 2,430 reviews

Castello del Buonconsiglio Monumenti e Collezioni Provinciali

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!

4. Museo dell'Aeronautica Gianni Caproni

Via Lidorno 3, 38123, Trento Italy +39 0461 944888 [email protected] http://www.museocaproni.it/
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4.5 based on 428 reviews

Museo dell'Aeronautica Gianni Caproni

5. Spazio Archeologico Sotterraneo del Sas

Piazza Cesare Battisti, 38121, Trento Italy +39 0461 230171 http://www.cultura.trentino.it/Temi/Archeologia
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4.5 based on 189 reviews

Spazio Archeologico Sotterraneo del Sas

6. Cattedrale di San Vigilio

Piazza Duomo, 38122, Trento Italy +39 0461 234419 [email protected] http://www.cattedralesanvigilio.it
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4.5 based on 522 reviews

Cattedrale di San Vigilio

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.

7. Giardino Botanico Alpino Viote di Monte Bondone

Strada delle Viote 8 Localita Viote di Monte Bondone, 38123, Trento Italy +39 0461 948050 [email protected] http://www2.muse.it/giardinobotanico
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Giardino Botanico Alpino Viote di Monte Bondone

The Viote alpine botanic garden is one of the oldest and largest in the Alps, our collection includes about 2000 species of high altitude plants, many which are at risk of extinction, representing every alpine mountain region around the world. An extreme environment, fragile and unique, that includes lakes, bogs, wild flower meadows and forests. Listening to this story tell us about ourselves, our link with nature; about mountain farming, herbal medicine, and species which can be therapeutic, useful or poisonous. Most importantly, knowing these environments connects us to climate change and our responsibility toward Nature. Come to find out, get excited, participate, observe or just relax! We invite you to get involved! We have a busy summer calendar with tours, workshops and much more, from making bread to natural cosmetics and “wild” aperitifs! We are also open throughout the year for schools and organized groups (by reservation). History and collection. The Garden was established in 1938, damaged in World War II, and renewed in 1958. Plants are grouped in beds by areas of origin, such as the Pyrenees, the Alps, the Apennines, the Balkans, Carpathians, Caucasus, the Americas, and the Himalayas. American genera include Arnica, Eriophyllum, Lewisia, Liatris, Phlox, Penstemon, and Silphium; Himalayan genera include Androsace, Gentiana, Incarvillea, Leontopodium, Meconopsis, Potentilla, and Veronica. Species of particular interest include Artemisia petrosa, Daphne petraea, Ephedra helvetica, Fritillaria tubaeformis, Linaria tonzigi, Paederota bonarota, Rhizobotrya alpina, Sanguisorba dodecandra, Saxifraga arachnoidea, Saxifraga tombeanensis, Scabiosa vestina, Silene elisabethae, and Viola dubyana. The garden also includes a nature trail (1000 meters) through indigenous vegetation, including Drosera rotundifolia and Pinguicula vulgaris.

8. Case Cazuffi Rella

Piazza Duomo, Trento Italy
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Case Cazuffi Rella

9. Palazzo Pretorio

Piazza Duomo, Trento Italy +39 0461 234419 [email protected] http://www.museodiocesanotridentino.it
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Palazzo Pretorio

10. MUSE - Science Museum

Corso del Lavoro e della Scienza, 3, 38122, Trento Italy +39 0461 270311 [email protected] http://www.muse.it
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MUSE - Science Museum

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

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