Trento

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We left Strigno and instead of taking the valley road to Trento we travelled via the mountains to the tiny town of Lausan, one of the Austrian strongholds during the wars. Trento is a Roman town founded in 1BC. The annual medieval archery tournament of "Palio delle Contrade", held between the 8 town segments or contrade, was being held in the old town square. People were wearing period costume and demonstrating crafts like spinning and weaving, metal working with a forge, woodturning and bookmaking. We also drove to the alpine villages and ski resorts on Monte Bondone, Trento's winter playground, climbing to a height of 2000 metres. On the roads we met cyclists and motorcyclists. At the top hikers were out in force plus the people just soaking up the sun. Deep suntans are the height of fashion in Italy.

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Photos

Levico
View down the Valsugana valley with Levico (the town of Tony's ancestors) in the foreground.

Trento archery tournament
The tournament runs over 3 days.

Trento
The city is located on the Adige River.

Trento from above
View of the city on the way to Monte Bondone.