Historic forts and castles in Trento

Trento Essentials

The sights that define a first visit to Trento: the prince-bishops' castle, the cathedral square, Roman remains under the streets, the MUSE science museum and the hill of Doss Trento.

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Buonconsiglio Castle

Residence of Trento's prince-bishops for centuries, with the frescoed Cycle of the Months in Torre Aquila and the Renaissance Magno Palazzo.

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B

Piazza del Duomo

The city's main square, framed by the cathedral, the Neptune Fountain and Renaissance houses with painted façades.

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C

Trento Cathedral

Romanesque cathedral where the Council of Trent opened in 1545. Remains of an early Christian basilica lie beneath it.

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D

MUSE

Science museum designed by Renzo Piano, with floors on Alpine nature, evolution and sustainability. Good for families.

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E

S.A.S.S. – Underground Roman Tridentum

Remains of the Roman town under Piazza Battisti: a paved street, city walls, houses and mosaic floors.

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F

Museo Diocesano Tridentino

Sacred art, the cathedral treasury and Flemish tapestries in the medieval bishops' palace on Piazza del Duomo.

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G

Palazzo Geremia

Renaissance palace on Via Belenzani, known for the scenes painted across its façade.

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H

Le Gallerie

Two former road tunnels at Piedicastello turned into a free space for history exhibitions.

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I

Mausoleum of Cesare Battisti

Circular monument on the hill of Doss Trento, with wide views over the city and the Adige valley.

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J

Gianni Caproni Aeronautical Museum

Historic aircraft from the early decades of flight, shown in a hangar at the Trento airfield south of the city.

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