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"That?" my waitress said, looking over my shoulder to see what dish I was pointing at. "That's fried Tyrolean cheese with polenta, mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy. It goes excellently with a Paulaner." Half a day prior to this interaction at Chalet Rifugio al Faggio at the northern end of Val Concei, I had been on the shore of Lake Ledro, sippin...

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Valsugana, Trentino is an ancient valley full of history and natural beauty. It is the ideal place for those who love nature and relaxation. It extends along the Brenta River, and has a landscape that is home to nature trails, forests, hills and mountain ridges. The valley is also known for its lakes, particularly Lake Caldonazzo and Lake Levico, t...

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The remains of two World War One soldiers, trapped under a mountain glacier in the Italian Alps for more than a century, have emerged after the summer heat thawed the ice. The discovery was made last week by a hiker on Marmolada, the highest mountain in the Dolomites, in the north Italian region of Trentino Alto Adige. Carabinieri police in Trento...

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When I was growing up in Humboldt County, I did not learn much from my parents about their lives in Italy; however, I was exposed to the Italian language every day, especially at mealtimes when my father and mother spoke in the dialect of the Trentino region of northern Italy. Although I always spoke to them in English, my memory stored the Italian...

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Val di Funes is located in the center of the Dolomites in South Tyrol and gives visitors unique views and an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Here in the valley, some of the best known spots undoubtedly include the Odle Mountains, which feature peaks that can dominate the entire valley. The characteristic villages of the valley are nestled in t...

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In Trentino, in Fiavé, in the heart of the Giudicarie Valleys, between Lake Garda and the majestic Brenta Dolomites, are the remains of one of the most important settlements of European prehistory. It will seem like taking a plunge into the past, back to the time of our Bronze Age ancestors, by visiting the Fiavé Pile Dwelling Museum. The Archeo Na...

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In the heart of Trentino-South Tyrol, in the mountains of Val Ridanna, a unique trekking adventure awaits you: The Seven Lakes Tour offers an unforgettable hiking experience. Since the name already suggests it, it is no exaggeration to say that this fascinating route combines the natural beauty of crystal clear lakes with the wild mountains of Rats...

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Italy, with its enchanting landscapes and clear night skies, offers numerous opportunities for astrotourism. This type of tourism is growing rapidly because of the country's natural beauty. And awareness of the importance of maintaining light pollution-free night skies is contributing to this increase. From the Dolomites to the Lazio hills, each de...

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The Italian Lakes are glimmering, glacier-made bodies of water in northern Italy. Maggiore, Como and Garda are the three largest, and each is ringed with picturesque villages and backed by steep mountains. The biggest reason to visit is the spectacular scenery, but there's lots more to do besides admiring the views from a shoreline dining room. You...

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Summer is often associated with the sea, however Italy offers many other destinations for those who are not too keen on spending their entire vacation on a beach sunbathing.  The variety of the Italian landscape truly is a godsend and the Alps certainly represent one of Italy’s favored destinations. Trentino Alto Adige is situated in the north-east...

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