The capital of Trentino with its 118,600 inhabitants can look back on an eventful history. Founded by the Celts and then conquered by the Romans and baptized with the name "Tridentum", Emperor Heinrich II decided in 1004 to transfer secular power to the bishops. Despite various revolutions, the dominion remained with the bishops until Napoleon's troops invaded in 1796. After that, the area became part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. From this time on, the realization of technical works such as the relocation of the Etsch, the construction of the Brenner railway and a more modern urban development began. Its own autonomy has contributed a lot to the fact that Trento is now an important administrative and economic branch and also the seat of the renowned university, which is particularly well known for its research.
The various frescoes on the palazzi in the old town report on the history of the city and show, among other things, mythological figures, the journey of the German emperors to Rome, the Council of 1545, or the prince-bishopric that made decisions about the valley for centuries.
Trento has a lot to offer: not only historic monuments, palazzi and castles, but also a special atmosphere, culture and culinary delights. Many tourists miss out on the special features of the city because they don't have enough time or just explore the surroundings and therefore don't take the time to see the sights of the old town. Here is an excerpt from the variety of Roman remains, museums and palaces: the Buonconsiglio Castle, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Duomo Square with the Cathedral of San Vigilio, the Pretorio Palace and the Neptune Fountain, the Church of San Apollinare and San Lorenzo, the Monument to Dante Alighieri, the Trentino Diocesan Museum, the Trentino Natural Science Museum, the Planetarium, the "Gianni Caproni" Aviation Museum,…