Canale Di Tenno, One Of Italy's Most Beautiful Villages!

Situated around six hundred metres up on a mountain slope between Lake Garda and the Alps is the pretty little village of Canale di Tenno!

This charming gem of Trentino Alto Adige attracts thousands of tourists each year who come to admire the ancient architecture and history immortalised in the town’s buildings and layout.

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The compactly constructed buildings, built into each other dates back to a 13th century style of architecture to enhance the strength of the whole. But Canale di Tenno existed long before this with records of it dating back to 1211!

Canale di Tenno was slowly abandoned after World War II but thankfully it was brought back to life in the sixties with lots of entertaining cultural and artistic events hosted here. Be sure to visit the beautiful Casa degli Artisti, Home of the Artists. It was dedicated to the honour of the famous Italian artist, Giacomo Vittone and is a meeting spot for well-known artists from around the world.

Tourists will delight in seeing the quaint frescoes that adorn many building walls in this charming village; it is truly a little labyrinth of artisan expression. Canale di Tenno had one of the original urban town layouts that planners still use today; with four streets converging into a main square.

Every year a wonderful festival is hosted here in the first two weeks of August when the townsfolk come out to celebrate key moments it its history. Music, street performances and a feast of local food dishes are presented to all who come to witness the action! In the winter months the village is lit up with twinkling candles and little stalls for the Christmas markets.

Those wishing to explore the exquisite natural surroundings of Canale di Tenno will not be disappointed. Head to the nearby Lake Tenno, a stunning turquoise coloured lake filled with some of the purest water in the region.

Or enjoy an afternoon at Lake Garda, the largest lake in all of Italy where there is an abundance of exciting things to do and see. If you want to reach new heights then perhaps a trek up the alps to jump off the edge in a thrilling paragliding lesson!

Whatever you decide to do when you come and visit the beautiful village of Canale di Tenno, you’re sure to enjoy an enriching tourist experience!