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Trento/Trent is a beautiful town to visit in this region of the same name. It is, in fact a good sized city with wonderful Renaissance buildings and a medieval center (much of it pedestrian - traffic free). Piazza del Duomo is the cobbled center of town. On the middle of the square is the beautiful Neptune’s Fountain/Fontana del Nettuno (18^th century). The duomo/cathedral is a 12^th century Gothic-Romanesque structure with a 16^th century campanile/bell tower. Inside the duomo there are frescoes and underneath there are remains of a 5^th century basilica — note the mosaic floors and walls here (these were found in 1970). On the other side of the square is the Palazzo Pretorio, a 13^th century building which now houses the Museo Diocesano. There are Flemish tapestries, religious treasures and paintings inside. Also on the square are two palazzi called the Case Rella which are decorated with frescoes on the exterior. The Castello del Buonconsiglio (13^th century) was once the home of prince-bishops (rulers of Trento). The castello is actually several castles (Castelvecchio, Palazzo Magno and the Torre dell’Aquila). These lovely palazzi are fresco filled and gorgeous. Today the Castello is the Museo Provinciale d’Arte di Trento and the Museo del Risorgimento (World War finds and memorabilia). In the Museo Provinciale there are paintings, sculptures, furnishings, ceramics and archaeological treasures. Stroll around town and check out the following lovely piazzas: Piazza Raffaello Sanzio, Piazza della Fiera and Piazza Dante. Via Belanzani has some fine palazzi with frescoed facades — it’s a great street to walk. Via Manci is another beautiful street with interesting houses/palazzi. Santa Maria Maggiore (16^th century) is a Renaissance church which at one time hosted meetings of the Council of Trent. Of note here are the likenesses of the members of the council, the campanile and the marble choir stalls. Market day is Thursday in Trento.