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Where is Trento, Italy


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Trento is located in northern Italy, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region. It sits in a wide valley along the Adige River, surrounded by the Alps. Trento is near cities like Bolzano, Verona, Rovereto, and Innsbruck. The city covers about 157 square kilometers and has a population of around 120,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 46.07°N latitude and 11.12°E longitude. Trento is famous for its historic old town, Buonconsiglio Castle, mountains, and the Council of Trent history.

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Trento City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
ProvinceAutonomous Province of Trento
City StatusMunicipality (Comune), provincial and regional capital
EstablishedAncient origins (Roman period: Tridentum)
Geographic PositionNorthern Italy, Adige River valley surrounded by the Alps
Coordinates46.07° N, 11.12° E
Total Area157 km²
Population120,000
Elevation194 m
Area Code+39 0461
Postal Code / ZIP Code38121–38123
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesPublic administration, Education, Research, Services, Tourism
TransportationRail hub on Brenner line, A22 motorway, regional roads
ClimateAlpine / continental
Famous AttractionsBuonconsiglio Castle, Trento Cathedral, Piazza Duomo, MUSE Science Museum
Known ForCouncil of Trent, alpine setting, autonomous province governance
Websitehttps://www.comune.trento.it