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Alto Adige information

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Cities:

The independent province of Bolzano is endowed with a special statute, Bolzano in the main town of the province and seat of the local government. Other centers are Merano, capital of Tirol, Bressanone, Brunico and Vipiteno.

Must Sees:

Alto Adige is a land of castles as tourist attractions and accommodations. It is possible to enjoy an ancient taste of hospitality by staying in castles transformed into hotels. The following is a list of the names of the oldest castles to visit: Castel d'Appiano, Appiano; Castel Ganda, Appiano; Castel Roncolo, Bolzano; the episcopal castle of Bressanone; the Tures castle of Campo Tures; Castelbello of Castelbello; Casteldarne of Casteldarne; Castel Monteleone of Cermes; the convent of Sabiona of Chiusa; Castel Presule of Fié; the abbey of Monte Marina, Malles; the princely castle of Merano; Castel Forte of Ponte Gardena; Castel Rodengo of Rodengo; Castel Badia of St. Lorenzo; Castel Scena of Scena; Castel Coira of Sluderno; Castel Fontana of Bolzano; the abbey of Novacella of Varna / Novacella; Castel Velturno of Velturno and Castel Tasso of Vipiteno.

Trentino:

Cities:

The independent province of Trento is endowed with a special statute which gives it particular legislative authority. Trento is the administrative headquarters of the province and of the region Trentino-AltoAdige. Rovereto is the second centre of the province, a city of culture and industrial site.

Must sees:

Earthen pyramids at Segonzano in the Val di Cembra; Val di Genova, a picturesque alpine valley; the Alto Gard Trentino, the Dolomites, the great arena of alpinism, traversed by a stitched network of excursionist lanes and ways; numerous antique castles which dominate the principle valleys: Castel, Beseno, Sabbionata, Drena, Stenico, Caldes, Thun, Pergine and Ivano. At Trento: The castle of Buonconsiglio and the palace of Albere, residence of provincial art museums; the churches which hosted the famous "Council of Trent", the romantic Cathedral and the church of S. Marina Maggiore. Naturalistic and archaeological collections are lodged in the natural science museum of Trento. The diocesan museum of Trento conserves precious testimonies of the sacred art, wooden artefacts and Flemish tapestries; museum on the practices and customs of the Trento people at S. Michele in Adige; castle at Rovereto that holds one of the greatest museums on the Great War.

Food Specialties of Trentino-alto Adige

orzetto or gerstensuppe - barley soup with onion, garlic, vegetables and herbs simmered with Speck‹eaten in both provinces
canederli - a type of gnocchi (dumplings) made with bread and flour served separately or in a broth
biroldi con crauti - blood sausages stuffed with chestnuts, walnuts and pine nuts, flavored with nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon, served with sauerkraut
blau forelle - trout poached in white wine with vinegar, lemon, bay leaf and clove, served with melted butter

Wines & wine regions of Trentino-Alto Adige

Whites: Alto Adige or Südtirol, Alto Adige Terlano or Südtirol Terlaner, Alto Adige Valle Isarco or Südtirol Eisacktaler, Teroldego Rotaliano, Trentino, Trento, Valdadige or Etschtaler

Reds: Alto Adige or Südtirol, Alto Adige Colli di Bolzano or Südtirol Bozner Leiten, Alto Adige di Caldaro or Südtirol Kalterersee, Alto Adige Meranese or Südtirol Meraner, Alto Adige Santa Maddalena or Südtirol St. Magdalener, Alto Adige Valle Isarco or Südtirol Eisacktaler, Alto Adige Valle Venosta or Südtirol Vinchsgau, Casteller, Lago di Caldaro or Kaltersee, Teroldego Rotaliano, Trentino, Valdadige or Etschtaler