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trentino books The Iceman Pass the Polenta : And Other Writings from the Kitchen On the Road Around Northern Italy : Driving Holidays and Tours in Tuscany, Umbria, the Italian Lakes and Riviera, Veneto and the South Tyrol The Hidden Frontier : Ecology and Ethnicity in an Alpine Valley more books...

Imagine a region where the breathtaking Dolomites are part of the scenery at every turn. Such is the case in Trentino-Alto Adige. Bordered almost entirely on the north by Austria, the German influence is undeniable: culture, architecture, and lifestyle are generally more austere here than in the rest of the country, though you can see ornate frescoes and hear Italian spoken with great regularity. Trento, the capital, is known for the famous Council of Trent in the 16th century, which was set up by the Catholic Church to consider reforms that might encourage breakaway groups (i.e., the German Protestants) to return to Catholicism. celebrating the day of "no" Learn how the fighting spirit of the Fiemmesi brought economic independence to this isolated region. In il giorno del non the iceman: exposed! A stunning discovery in Bolzano, Italy has turned into a marketing circus. Find out what we've learned since the discovery of Ötzi and how he lived his last day in what a long cold winter it's been. the bubbling trentino pot The fact that the local population originally lived in conditions of extreme poverty meant that the typical dishes of Trentino became very uniform and substantial in character. In some secluded valleys, this archaic flavour has been preserved in certain recipes, which are still in use in farm kitchens open to the public. Find out more history and recipes of Trentino-Alto Adige. what do you know about trentino-alto adige? Test your knowledge of Trentino history, geography, and culture with this simple quiz! your  trentino experience Tell us about your Trentino experience or read what others had to say in the traveling to italy forum. travel tip: [an error occurred while processing this directive]

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