Category: Trentino
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Bolzano
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The city of Bolzano lies in the heart of South Tyrol. It is the capital of South Tyrol, and a crossroads of Italian and Austrian cultures. Bolzano has had some form of human settlement since the prehistoric era and has seen influence from various ruling empires. Due to its location within the alps,…
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The Dolomites
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The Dolomite mountains lie in the eastern section of the northern Italian Alps. The range has several impressive peaks, 18 of which are over 10,000 feet. The highest point is the Marmolada Mountain at 10,964 feet. The range and its characteristic rock take their name from the 18th-century French geologist Dieudonné…
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Verona
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Going to Verona took us along the Adige River. In Verona, we began in the Veronetta—a vibrant district with medieval architecture and the University. We crossed over the Ponte Pietra, or stone bridge, across the Adige River to the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is the oldest bridge in Verona,…
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Lake Garda
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Alluring Lake Garda beckoned us next. Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, is about 50 miles from Trento. It is located on the border between three regions: Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino. Lying at an elevation of 213 feet, the lake is 34 long and 2–11 miles wide. It has a shoreline of 77.5 miles and a maximum depth…
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Trentino, South Tyrol, and the Dolomites
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Spring in Northern Itaiy. That seemed like a no-brainer, so we left with my Alumni Group on a trip to Trentino, Italy. It was only for a week, but could have been much longer. Our base town was Trento. Trentino-Alto Adige is Italy’s northernmost region. It consists of two self-governing provinces,…