Living in Trento - nature, culture, gastronomy and sport
Trento is the capital of the Autonomous Province and special status region Trentino Alto Adige.Trento is a city rooted in art and history, where the Italian and Mitteleuropean cultures meet. Every winter hosts the Christmas market, one of the most charming scheduled events of the season.
Trento offers visitors its richly historical and artistic heritage all year around. Visitors can admire its beauties, enjoying shopping or visiting the city's museums, for example the magical Castle of Buonconsiglio, Muse- The Science museum designed by architect Renzo Piano, beautiful castles, the Duomo and its splendid piazza and fountain dedicated to Neptune and Renaissance palaces.
Trento maintains a very close connection with the mountains and is surrounded by the Paganella mountain, Calisio, Marzola, Virgolana and Bondone. In Paganella we find the main tourist sites of Molveno, Andalo and Fai della Paganella.
Molveno Lake has been nominated the absolute "Best Lake in Italy" for the last years. It is a natural oasis at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites and Paganella. Molveno was defined by the poet A. Fogazzaro as a "precious jewel in an even more precious casket ". It is considered a jewel of the Adamello Brenta Nature Park and, thanks to its waters and its beach, awarded in 2017 five sails on the Legambiente and Italian Touring Club’s BlueGuide for the 4th consecutive year.
Fai della Paganella offers amazing views and many opportunities for those who love sport
such as mountain biking, climbing and, for ski lovers, we find a very well-equipped ski area and slopes for each level of difficulty.
Even Andalo is considered a true paradise for those who love sports and is a well equippped tourism and sports resort, offering 25 ski lifts and 50 kilometres of slopes or downhill skiing.
Near Trento City is located Monte Bondone, also called Trento's Alp. Monte Bondone offers a spectacular view of the mountain ranges and peaks of whole Trentino.
It is the ideal place for hiking and mountain biking, horse riding, hang-gliding and paragliding. Monte Bondone also offers tourist a well equipped Ski area.
Behind Monte Bondone we find the amazing landscape of Valle dei Laghi, with its splendid seven lakes and the most beautiful castles of Trentino. The pearl of Valle dei Laghi is Lake Toblino, a special place with a romantic landscape thanks to a reach vegetation and to Castel Toblino, that emerges like a dream from the mists of the lake .
Trentino is also a true paradise for good food and good wine lovers.
Valle dei Laghi and Valle di Cembra are famous for the production of high quality wines and grappas. The Piana Rotaliana has been defined by Cesare Battisti as “the most beautiful vineyard in Europe”. Here is where Teroldego, the prince of Trentino’s wines is produced.
Trentino is also the land of the most famous sparkling wine Trento doc, a wine that can be comparing with the best French Champagne.
Quality of life in Trento
Trento has always been known as one of the most livable cities in Italy and mantains the top position in the ranking published by Il Sole 24 Ore.
Innovation and Smart City- Trento is known as a cozy and modern city. During the Edition 2006 of I cityRate, Trento was confirmed one of the ten most smart cities in Italy.
Trento is also home to one of the most prestigious Universities in Italy. The University of Trento is still in top position in the ranking of Italian University published by Censis.
Investing in Trentino
Investing in Trentino can surely be the right choice. Trentino is considered one of the most desired destinations for the stability. The people that are looking for a home in Trentino want a place with a virgin nature, art, history, gastronomy and sports.
Buy or rent a house in Trento
If you want to buy or rent an apartment in Trento, Engel & Völkers Trento offers you a wide portfolio of exclusive properties. If you are looking for an apartment situated in the historic center, a luxury home, a villa with a panoramic lake view, or if you are looking for a home in the mountains, with us you will surely find your dream home.
Free Valutation of your property in Trento
Engel & Völkers Trento can appraise your house, apartment or any other residential property.
If you want to propose for sale or rent your property, contact us for more information and further guidance. Our real estate agents are market experts and will be happy to advise you.
