Trentino Alto Adige Trentino-South Tyrol Italy
Trentino Alto Adige Trentino-South Tyrol Italy By Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 3.0 , Link Trentino Alto Adige, Italy The most striking natural feature has to be the Dolomites, the very essence of the region. The Dolomites are a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and offer an unforgettable experience for ski and winter sports lovers. Moreover, this region is the keeper of incredible artistic treasures, monuments and architectural works that combine Gothic from Austria with that of the Italian Renaissance. The route to discover this region starts in Trento , known as the meeting place of the Ecumenical Council (1545-1563); the city boasts a Lombard Romanesque cathedral and the Buonconsiglio Castle . The second stop is Bolzano , the “Gateway to the Dolomites ” and symbol of the fusion of Latin and Germanic cultures, as can be seen in the Gothic cathedral. Other important places are Rovereto , with its museums, castles, the St. Colombiano Hermitage, the great “bell of peace” and t