Take the apples, for example. Or the verdant green of the valleys, the whiteness of the snow-capped mountains, or maybe the calm and tranquil lakes.
Trentino Alto Adige/Südtirol is a region that invariably conjures up images of wholesomeness, naturalness and quiet, a delightful rest - but anything but boring!
From Lake Garda to the Stelvio National Park, from the Dolomites to the lush green valleys, the ski slopes at Madonna di Campiglio or San Martino di Castrozza, the region offers a highly refreshing mix of nature, hospitality and excellent food and wine.
In Trento, the Romanesque/Gothic Cathedral played host to the most famous Council of the Catholic Church between 1545 and 1563.
The Castle and Church of St. Mark embellish the city of Rovereto. On the hill of Miravalle the great bell of the war memorial invites visitors to embark on a moving, secular pilgrimage.
Bolzano/Bozen is a city where Latin and Germanic cultures intermingle, of the many wonderful sights on offer we particularly recommend what might be considered a "lesser" but nonetheless quintessential piece of work, namely the Porta del Vino, or Wine Gate, situated within the gothic cathedral, engraved with images of peasants at work. And not forgetting the Church of the Dominicans, with its "Triumph of Death" fresco in a style inspired by Giotto.
And Merano/Meran, a highly popular and well-known tourist resort with its ancient porticoes and charming historic centre...