Posted by grazia on October 27th, 2009 — in Italy, Trentino Alto Adige
The Touriseum, the Museum of Tourism is located in Merano in Castel Trauttmansdorf and is surrounded by a beautiful botanical garden.
In 1870 and 1889 the castle was the holiday home of Empress Elizabeth of Austria. It was expropriated by the Italian state in 1924 and was transferred to Province of Bolzano in 1977.
In 1989, the provincial cabinet decided on consolidation and adaptation of the castle to be the museum of tourism.
The renovation and restoration began in 1999, culminating in his inauguration and opening in 2003.
The Museum of Tourism is the first museum in the Alps dedicated exclusively to tourism in its various aspects. It shows, illustrating both the views of local people and that of vacationers, how tourism was born in the area and how it transformed the territory and its inhabitants.
The language of the explanatory text is enjoyable, funny and witty.
The intention is to intrigue and amaze visitors, avoiding the tedious and tiring effect of many museums. (more…)
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Posted by grazia on October 25th, 2009 — in Italy, Trentino Alto Adige
The enchanting atmosphere of one of the most famous and popular markets in the Alps.
This peculiar market was founded 17 years ago and since then has enjoyed steady growth and put the city of Trento in the middle of the routes of holidaymakers looking for the taste of Christmas.
In 2008 it had 530,000 visitors and more than 20,000 gift packages wrapped in 30 days, with 70 exhibitors, with over 100 buses every weekend in December, with 10,000 glasses of mulled wine served in a single day.
Trent is a typical central European town, meeting point of Italian and German cultures.
Each year there is the return under the ancient walls of Piazza Fiera of wooden houses with candy, special crafts, gifts and especially the Christmas spirit that animates every Christkindlmarkt between the Alps in a tradition of the German world that Trent, a city between two worlds, preserves and repeats. (more…)
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Posted by internetauthor on September 25th, 2009 — in Trentino Alto Adige
The French Alps are more prominently known, but the Italian Alps feature the same immense views, the exciting ski conditions and far less congestion. The laid back residents of the Italian cities near the Alps make it a peaceful vacation spot ideal for a romantic get away or a family vacation. In the Italian Alps, there is much more to do than ski and snowboard, mind you, although those are some of the most exciting venues offered on these gorgeous mountain peaks.
Exploring the Snow in the Italian Alps
The snow in the Italian Alps makes the perfect platform for exploring the region. Strap on a pair of snow shoes and you’re free to explore the forests and breath-taking views on food. The snowshoes of yesterday are long gone and replaced with high-tech platforms that let you walk along the tops of the snow drifts exploring the virgin powder.
If you’re a bit more athletic, take up cross country skiing. Ski the forests taking the winding trails and pathways this region is famous for. Downhill skiing and snowboarding are still immensely popular, of course, and with over 100 resorts in the Italian Alps, you have many options of locations to ski from.
International Ski Destination
In 2006 the Olympic games competed in Turin, or Torino. These games made the world take notice of the beauty of this Italian region. Italy is a country with tremendous personality and range. You can spend a few weeks in Italy and experience a full range of weather patterns.
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Posted by grazia on May 29th, 2009 — in Italy, Trentino Alto Adige
It renews the appointment with the Festival of Economics in Trento. From Thursday May 29 to Sunday June 1st economists, lawyers, entrepreneurs, managers, politicians, sociologists, journalists will be confronted in public on an issue key to our future: how to reconcile identity and globalization in a time of crisis.
In addition to numerous meetings of the scientific program, the fourth edition of the Festival of Economics in Trento offers a rich calendar of events – for adults and children – to be held in the squares and streets of the historic center of Trento.
The base camp of the Festival is set in Piazza Duomo, a fundamental point of reference where to acquire information and material. There also are other three info points, with library and a corner dedicated to satire with cartoonists, illustrators and humorists.
Piazza Fiera will be transformed into the square of the economy, a showcase for a sustainable market, respectful of the environment and people. There will be offered scheduled meetings for all tastes. From reflection on GAS to the debates on the networks of solidal economy; from the laboratories with the bioristoro Trentino and the organic products trade fair. Here the big screen on which will be broadcast live all the more important events, will be set.
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