The region of Trentino-Alto Adige in northern Italy on the borders of Switzerland and Austria. Its many attractions include the Dolomites, the famous architect Le Corbusier called "The finest work of architecture seen," glacier lakes, and forests of the Alps. Needless to say, skiing and other sports Winter is a great attraction here, but you can not really count on the snow until late February.

This magnificent region consists of two parts, Trentino, in the south and the largely German-speaking Alto Adige in the north. Alto Adige, sometimes known as South Tyrol, actually looks like part of Austria. His second city larger, Merano (Meran in German), hosts a International Wine Competition and cook during the second weekend in November. There is great attention to the wine Biodynamic and organic, and Asian cuisine. What multiculturalism, Asian cuisine in a Germanic-speaking part of Italy.

The first Saturday in December Passo dello Stelvio, the highest paved mountain pass in the eastern Alps, celebrates the Festa dei Klose, who is dedicated to Santa Claus. Local costume through the streets until the bells of the church bells and everyone joins in the prayer services. Given its proximity to Germany, Trentino-Alto Adige is a location great for Christmas markets selling beautiful local crafts and plenty of kitsch. At night, the markets are well lit and often offer other festivities. Some of the best Christmas markets are located in Trento and Bolzano. The former hosts a large Nativity scene in its beautiful Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square). You'll enjoy the scene of the Nativity in Tesero. Cortina d'Ampezzo, the pearl of the Dolomites "celebrates Christmas Eve with a parade of skiers with torches at midnight hundreds of people ski down the mountain with torches.

Castelrotto (Kastelruth in German) is very Germanic, which is really going to enjoy the strudel, pies, and oom-pah-pah music. This city is home to several special events each January. First comes the trial of witches, Castelrotto was said to be a center for witchcraft. Then enjoy Dobbiaco Balloon Festival. In the third Sunday in the city comes to represent a traditional peasant wedding, twenty sleds carrying the wedding party dresses Traditionally the church.

The cities of San Vigilio San Candido and hold a large ice sculpture festival in mid January. If you are driving there, be sure to carry snow chains, a reflective vest and warning triangle. Driving in winter in the mountains is serious stuff.

About the Author:

Levi Reiss authored or co-authored ten computer and Internet books but he really prefers drinking fine wine with the right foods. He loves teaching computer classes at an Ontario French-language community college. Visit his Italian travel, wine, and food website www.travelitalytravel.com and his global wine website www.theworldwidewine.com featuring a weekly review of $10 wines and new sections writing about and tasting organic and kosher wines.

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