Trento, the capital of Trentino-Alto Adige, is a historic city located in the Italian Alps, famous for the Council of Trent and the picturesque Buonconsiglio Castle. With a strong university vocation, it offers a rich cultural heritage and a high quality of life. Let’s discover some of its attractions through CHO.Earth’s VCards.
Villa Romana di Orfeo
The Villa Romana di Orfeo in Trento, dating back to the 1st century AD, is a Roman residence discovered in 1921, now visible in an archaeological museum. It extends over 2,000 square meters, with a rustic part for agricultural activities and an urban part with rooms decorated with mythological mosaics. The villa is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, with free admission.
MART – Galleria Civica di Trento
The MART, Galleria Civica di Trento, is a modern and contemporary art museum founded in 1989 in Trento. It houses over 15,000 works by Italian and international artists, including Futurists like Balla and Boccioni, Abstract artists like Fontana, Pop artists like Warhol, and Conceptualists like Kosuth.
Tridentum – Spazio Archeologico Sotterraneo SASS
The Spazio Archeologico Sotterraneo Sas (SASS) in Trento hosts the remains of the Roman city of Tridentum, with streets, houses, shops, and a temple from the 1st century BC. Opened to the public in 2008, it is one of the main archaeological museums in Trentino, with elevated walkways to explore the site. The SASS offers guided tours, workshops, conferences, and temporary exhibitions on Roman life.
Museo nel Castello del Buonconsiglio
The Buonconsiglio Castle, one of the most famous buildings in Trento, is a large monumental complex that houses the Buonconsiglio Castle Museum, with a vast collection of artworks and historical artifacts. Among the most famous pieces are the Cycle of the Months in Torre Aquila and the Madonna of the Organists. Residence of the prince-bishops from the 13th to the 18th century, the castle includes buildings from different eras, such as Castelvecchio with its cylindrical tower, the Renaissance Magno Palazzo, and the baroque Giunta Albertina.
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