The bohemian soul of Rovereto

Art at the table

In addition to inspiration, walking in the hills around Rovereto you will find rows and rows of vines and many wine cellars. Many offer wine-tasting experiences, since you are precisely in the land of Marzemino, an intensely coloured red wine, with a scent of violets and spices, very versatile and never too alcoholic. If, on the other hand, you want to try your hand at grappas and distillates, try the “I cinque sensi (Five Senses)” tasting at the Marzadro distilleries in Nogaredo. 

Before leaving the hill, stop for a meal at one of the country farms with a view of the Vallagarina. Otherwise, you can return to the historic centre where you will find several typical restaurants and taverns, such as Osteria del Pettirosso, Ristorante Doge or Ristorante Raminel. In its own league is the Michelin-starred cuisine of Alfio Ghezzi, who has opened his Senso restaurant in a unique place in terms of elegance and design: the cupola of the Mart, designed by archistar Mario Botta. 

Autumn events in Rovereto and Vallagarina

And if you feel like combining the pleasures of the table with a bike ride or a walk, be sure not to miss Golosobaldo, one of the top events of autumn in Rovereto. A route to be taken in company, along which several “gourmet” stops are laid out. It starts with breakfast, then there is the aperitivo, lunch, the digestivo and dessert, to be savoured outdoors while enjoying the colours of the autumn woods.  

Taste events not to be missed this autumn include Sapori d’autunno, Ganzega d’autunno, Uva e dintorni and Vigna Eccellente. 

A treasure chest of culture

An intimate city capable of offering a rich and varied cultural offer, in line with its elegant and bohemian soul. Starting with the Mart, the great museum of contemporary art which, in addition to offering exhibitions of international standing, organises many events open to the public, from guided tours to tastings, from artistic performances to DJ sets and concerts under Botta’s famous cupola. 

Then, in September, Rovereto becomes a point of reference for lovers of contemporary dance with the Festival Oriente Occidente (East West Festival), which brings leading names in Italian and international dance to the city. In 2024, the dates to mark on the calendar are those from 30 August to 7 September. 

Also in September, Rovereto hosts Settenovecento, a music festival with chamber concerts in unusual locations around the city, symphony concerts and late night concerts. 

Not to mention the Wired Next Fest, the largest free-to-attend event in Italy dedicated to innovation and the impact of digital technologies, which returns to Rovereto from 26 to 29 September 2024.

The best way, however, to discover the most significant cultural sites is to participate in one of the many urban treks offered in the autumn. Each of them starts from a specific theme to tell one of the many stories of Rovereto: from the tragic pages of the First World War, to the discovery of historic buildings, culminating in a walk that, following a silk thread, tells the story of the city in the eighteenth century.