Territory
Waterfalls, lakes, rivers and streams of the Adamello Brenta Nature Park
The 'main element of the Adamello Brenta Nature Park is water. Flowing rivers, mirrors of lakes reflecting the surrounding nature and rushing waterfalls distinguish the landscape of the Adamello Presanella group and the Brenta Dolomites. There are 48 lakes in the territory of the nature park, 44 are located on the Adamello slope, whose rock composition favors their formation. The other 4 are unique and rare pearls that embellish the Dolomites. The most famous are in Val Genova the Nardis waterfalls, the Lares waterfalls and the Matarot waterfalls, in Vallesinella the Mezzo waterfalls and the Alte waterfalls, beloved by Princess Sissi, while the Amola waterfall is the wonder in the forests of Val Nambrone.
The Adamello Presanella mountain group
Val Rendena is immersed in a unique and extraordinary natural reality: to the east the imposing Brenta Dolomites, to the west the granite peaks of the Adamello and Presanella groups. The entire area is Trentino's largest protected area, the Adamello Brenta Nature Park, a true paradise of biodiversity with many different species of fauna and flora. The Adamello-Presanella group is the realm of ice and water. The Presanella mountains have 7 glaciers, while in the Trentino part of the Adamello there are 17 including the glacier of the vedretta del Mandrone, the largest in the Italian Alps.
Castles and Museums of Trentino
There are more than 300 castles, fortified sites, and fortresses in Trentino, a region whose particular morphology has allowed for the growth and development of so many fortresses.
There are four castles owned by the province:
* Buonconsiglio Castle
* Castel Stenico
* Castel Beseno
* Castel Thun
Restored and open to the public, they allow those who visit them to relive the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, the luxury of the Prince Bishops and to touch “with their own hands” the life of past centuries. Numerous and diverse, Trentino's museums are a unique and singular opportunity to dive into a fascinating world that tells of archaeological discoveries, minerals, mineral civilizations, modern art and nature's treasures.
* Buonconsiglio Castle
* Castel Stenico
* Castel Beseno
* Castel Thun
Restored and open to the public, they allow those who visit them to relive the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, the luxury of the Prince Bishops and to touch “with their own hands” the life of past centuries. Numerous and diverse, Trentino's museums are a unique and singular opportunity to dive into a fascinating world that tells of archaeological discoveries, minerals, mineral civilizations, modern art and nature's treasures.
Stories and Legends of the Rendena Valley
There are many stories and legends spread in Val Rendena that evoke northern cycles and highlight early medieval memories. Among the topics: the monster of Lake Nambino, who lived in the waters of the lake feeding on fish and seaweed he could find in its depths, the bread of Mortaso that did not rise after the murder of S. Vigilio, the Volpàt of Lake Ritorto, the Jew of Pelugo who was executed by Charlemagne, the treasures guarded by spirits or the devil, the resin collector and the ambiguous man with the golden marengos, the witches that can be seen on Epiphany night, the exploits of the “league of the baldness.” the subdivision of the masi, the sorceress of Nardis who instructs shepherds to dairy, the fights between shepherds where the Bedù (river) turns blood-red, the ritualistic-allegorical tradition associated with the Christian celebrations of Christmas-Epiphany and Holy Week.
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