Italy’s northernmost region, comprising the twin provinces of Trentino and Alto Adige. Ranging across both provinces are the rose-hued peaks of the Dolomites, forming part of the continent’s heartland, the Alps, wonderful area both in Summer and Winter.
Trentino-Alto Adige soars north from the shores of Lago di Garda to the Austrian and Swiss borders. Although united as one region on paper since they were ceded to Italy in the early 20th century, these two autonomous provinces are essentially as independent of each other as they are from the rest of the country. While they’re both formally trilingual (in Italian, German and the minority Ladin language), Trentino has always been Italian-speaking, whereas two-thirds of Alto Adige’s population speaks German as their first language.
As a result, you’ll encounter completely different cultural identities in each province
The highlights of the Trentino region are the Brenta Dolomites- a majestic group of peaks northwest of the region's capital, Trento and the Northern part of Lake Garda.
During the warmer months apples are harvested from the region’s orchards, and cheeses produced from its vivid green pastures. Both are staples in the region’s cuisine, along with its vineyards’ medal-winning wines and grappas that pack a punch.
