Trentino - a region where different cultures and ethnic groups meet
The province of Trento has always been known as a border area characterised by arable alpine areas, valleys, rocks and high plateaus. An important meeting point for different cultures, such as for the Romans and the Rhaetian people in ancient times, the Romansh people and Germanic invaders in the Middle Ages, as well as Germans, Italians and Ladins in more recent times, Trentino has always been a cultural melting pot.
Historic events and some quite isolated valleys have enriched Trentino's cultural heritage with stories and traditions which are still lived and handed down from one generation to another. Also linguistic minorities and typical dishes are a crucial part of Trentino's uniqueness.
