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Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Trento)

Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Trento)

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Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Trento)

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Location: Trento, Trentino, Italy

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1. Sentiero San Vili basso from Trento to Passo Camponzin

14.8km

04:46

640m

Historic pilgrimage route from Trento following Saint Vigilio's ancient path toward the Brenta Dolomites.

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2. Bridge Over the Adige – Trento Cable Car loop from Trento

12.5km

03:59

460m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Castle Forecourt – Castello del Buonconsiglio loop from Trento FTM

4.94km

01:17

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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RadlerUnterland🚵‍♂️

April 15, 2025

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (German: Basilika Groß Sankt Marien) is a Roman Catholic church in Trento, the capital of the Italian province of Trento. The parish church of the Archdiocese of Trento was built at the beginning of the 16th century by order of Prince-Bishop Bernard of Cles and soon hosted the meetings of the Council of Trent. In November 1973, Pope Paul VI elevated the Church of St. Mary to the rank of minor basilica.

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de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_Maggiore_(Trient)

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Radlerin MS

April 15, 2025

On December 12, 1545, it was the destination of the first solemn procession of the Council of Trent, on the eve of the opening of the sessions, and subsequently it was the scene of several smaller ceremonies. From 1562 onwards, the general assemblies of the third phase of the Council, i.e., the final phase (1562–1563), were held here. During this period, a semicircular wooden platform was built in the church for this purpose, which is documented by engravings and paintings.[2] The most famous is the work by Elia Naurizio, preserved in the Tridentine Diocesan Museum.

The first international anti-Masonic congress was held in the church from September 26 to 30, 1896.

After archaeological excavations and restoration, the church was reopened to the public in April 2012, with the altar consecrated on September 30, 2012.

Source:de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_Maggiore_(Trento)

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Juano Mesas 🚴‍♂️🎼👨‍🎓✍️

October 5, 2024

Just a few metres from the Piazza del Duomo we find this beautiful church of Santa Maria Maggiore where the sessions of the famous Council of Trent were held back in the 16th century.

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Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Trento)

1. Sentiero San Vili basso from Trento to Passo Camponzin

2. Bridge Over the Adige – Trento Cable Car loop from Trento

3. Castle Forecourt – Castello del Buonconsiglio loop from Trento FTM

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