Trento is the capital of the bilingual region of Trentino-South Tyrol. Situated among mountain slopes, the city delights with its old town with houses with painted facades, numerous palaces and a castle towering over the buildings.
The history of Trento is primarily associated with German and Austrian culture. Already in the 10th century, the city was annexed to Bavaria, and from the 14th century it was under the rule of the Habsburgs. In the spring of nations, fights against the Austrians broke out here, and the city was incorporated into Italy only after the First World War. The most important historical event that took place here was the Council of Trent, which was held in 1545-1563 and is widely recognized as the beginning of the Counter-Reformation.
The center of Trento is a combination of Italian and Austrian influences. Its greatest pride are tenement houses whose facades are decorated with paintings on moral, religious and genre themes. There are many palaces with courtyards hidden behind massive facades. The silhouette of the Castello del Buonconsiglio, which now houses the Museum of Art and the Risorgimento Museum of the Independence Movement, dominates everything. The castle gardens offer a nice view of the city.
Trento's attractions also include the local churches. The most important of them is the Romanesque cathedral of San Vigilio, the interior of which is covered with gothic frescoes. In its basement there is an early Christian crypt open to the public. Within the Old Town, you can also see the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, where the deliberations of the Council of Trent took place.
An important local museum is the MUSE Science Museum, a modern facility that allows for interactive learning through play. There is also the Diocesan Museum with a rich collection of sacred art and a collection of tapestries, and the Aviation Museum.
