A unique and genuine world, hidden in the middle of the Dolomites and protected by them for centuries from invasions and external influences, a world developed in a completely autonomous land, with its own language, culture, cuisine, folklore and craftsmanship: this is the ancient Ladinia, a territory made up of Val di Fassa, Val Badia, Val Gardena, Valle d’Ampezzo and Livinallongo, which still today, despite the arrival of cutting-edge technologies and the tourist boom, strictly respects the old traditions. Despite the excellent knowledge of Italian and German, the majority of local families still speak the Ladin, Rhaeto-Romance language that goes back to Vulgar Latin mixed with the Rhaetian and Noric languages of the local peoples and partially influenced by German. In every valley of Ladinia, Ladin comes in different and unique forms: in Val di Fassa it is called fascian.
But to find out more about the history and extraordinary Ladin culture, we invite you to visit the various museums in the Fassa valley:
Another easier and more interesting way to get to know the Ladin culture is simply to visit the various villages of the valley on foot, look around discovering the names of the houses here and there and in the frescoes on the walls you will find traces of the daily life of once amalgamated to the old local legends. A show not to be missed for complete immersion in the Ladin culture are the numerous processions and parades that accompany almost every summer festival: the unmissable summer appointment is certainly the Gran Festa da d’Istà, during which it will not miss many traditional costumes, folklore, music bands and typical Ladin cuisine.
In the cultural landscape of Trentino, the castles, with their mighty architecture, represent a distinctive and qualifying trait of the territory. The position of the territory, between the Germanic lands and the Po Valley, has favored the construction of castles over the centuries. Many of them are located in strategic positions with respect to the valleys and the routes that cross the Alps, ideal for traffic control and the defense of possessions. Some of the castles, such as the Castello del Buon Consiglio in Trento, Castel Beseno above Calliano or Castel Thun in Val di Non, are in public hands and host museums and exhibitions. Others still serve today as homes, some of which can still be visited in part.
To deepen your knowledge of art, science, archeology and history we suggest:
Also, don’t miss a taste of the typical Ladin dishes to spoil your palate with the local colour: tasty barley soup, tasty fortaes, succulent cajoncie, hearty game main courses and much more. Much more could be written about the amazing Ladin culture: about art and craftsmanship, about the exceptional traditions of woodworking and weaving, but to understand how particular and unique it is you must come and see everything with your own eyes!
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