Founded by the Romans, Trento is a beautiful city on the banks of the Adige River surrounded by mountains. Although it spent most of its history, from the 10th century though 1813, as a German-Austrian bishopric ruled by powerful princely bishops, Trento is essentially Italian with broad piazze and ocher-colored palaces, unlike other towns in the north, which tend to lean heavily on their Austrian heritage. Walk around the historic centre and admire the outdoor fresco`s on historic buildings.