Discover Trino: History, Art and Nature

Trino combines history, art, religious buildings, rice cultivation and woodland landscapes to create a diverse Italian destination. The town was the seat of the Paleologus fief, whose noble family ruled the Marquisate of Monferrat from 1305 to 1532. This historical importance can be encountered not only in individual buildings, but also in a museum that traces the development of the town and its surrounding area over a very long period.

History and Art in Trino

The Museo G.A. Irico traces the history of Trino and its surrounding area through nine rooms, from prehistory to the present day. It therefore offers a focused introduction to the layers of time that have shaped the town. Those who want to discover Trino through its architecture will find decorative elements in the Moorish style at Palazzo Paleologo, considered unique in Piedmont.

Palazzo Paleologo also permanently houses the Mostra del Carnevale di Trino. The exhibition can be visited free of charge during public openings held as part of events.

The churches also preserve remarkable details. The Chiesa parrocchiale di San Bartolomeo contains Pietro Francesco Guala’s altarpiece “San Bartolomeo battezza i reali d’Armenia” from 1733–1734. The Chiesa di Santa Caterina (San Domenico) preserves relics of Blessed Maddalena Panattieri, including a hand, a skull and personal belongings. The Chiesa di Santa Maria della Neve o dell’Addolorata was built towards the end of the 18th century on the remains of a 15th-century church and consecrated in 1779.

The History and Landscape of Rice Cultivation

A visit to Lucedio provides information about rice cultivation. Rice was first cultivated in Italy precisely in Lucedio. This connection makes Lucedio a suitable destination if, alongside art and history, you are also interested in Italy’s agricultural development and the importance of rice.

The Bosco delle Sorti della Partecipanza is one of the most extensive lowland oak-hornbeam forests in the Po Valley. A total of 153 bird species have been recorded in the Bosco delle Sorti della Partecipanza and the surrounding areas.

To experience this landscape, the Bosco delle Sorti della Partecipanza offers signposted hiking and mountain-biking trails as well as picnic areas. In addition, the “Cyclable Rice Paddies No. 5 – The Grange Itinerary” cycle route passes through Trino.

Festival Tradition and Surroundings

The Carnevale Storico Trinese originated in 1952. As part of the “I sentieri della conoscenza” programme, the municipality organised more than 30 events despite the pandemic. These two facts belong to different periods: the historical carnival dates back to the middle of the 20th century, while the event programme documents a specific period during the pandemic.

In the immediate vicinity of Trino is the Church of San Michele in Insula, which has preserved its Romanesque character.

Other Destinations for Orientation

Other destinations for orientation: Breia, Campertogno, Borgosesia, Vercelli, Livorno Ferraris, Cellio, San Genuario, Riva Valdobbia.

For the overview of the wider region: Vercelli.