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Trento: the city and its territory
Hello everyone, today I'll talk about Trento, a city located in the heart of the mountains of Trentino-Alto Adige. Trento is a very large municipality, with an area of over 15,000 hectares and a population of about 118,000 inhabitants. The city is the main center of the autonomous province of Trento, and also represents the capital of the Trentino region.
Physical geography
Trento is located in the Adige river valley, about 150 km from the source of the river and 250 km from its mouth, and is surrounded by beautiful mountains. In fact, in the municipal area of Trento you can find Paganella, Mount Calisio, Marzola, Vigolana and Monte Bondone. The latter is a very popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts, thanks to its numerous ski slopes.
Territory
The city of Trento not only has a very interesting historical center from an artistic and cultural point of view, but also several suburbs and inhabited centers scattered throughout the municipal area. Most of the population in fact lives in the Adige valley floor or on the hills east of the city, while towns like Sardagna or the Bondone countries are located in more isolated positions. This means that the population density in Trento is rather low compared to other similar cities in Italy.
The territory of Trento is varied and presents different cultivated, wooded and industrial areas. 50% of the territory is covered by forests, while 20% is used for agricultural areas. About 8% is instead occupied by residential areas, and the rest of the territory is divided between industrial areas, pastures, unproductive areas, roads and parks.
The mountains
As I said before, Trento is surrounded by beautiful mountains. Monte Bondone, in particular, is a very popular destination for those who love skiing, but also offers hiking trails in summer. At the Viote del Bondone basin you can find the alpine botanical garden and the Integral Nature Reserve of the Tre Cime del Bondone, a protected natural area where you can admire extraordinary scenic beauty.
Paganella and Vigolana instead offer breathtaking panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. Marzola is a mountain much visited by birdwatching enthusiasts, thanks to its strategic position for bird observation.
Conclusions
Overall, Trento is a beautiful and charming city, that offers many opportunities for those who want to enjoy nature and outdoor sports. Its geographical position, in the midst of the mountains, makes it unique in the Italian landscape, and its very varied population spread over a vast territory gives it a particular identity. If you have the opportunity to visit Trento, you won't regret it!
