Young firefighters and audience from 22 countries are gathering this week by the beautiful Borgo Valsugana in Trento In the photo above you can see the flags of the competing nations hanging over the audience stand.  53 competing teams with more than 630 competitors and 66 judges from 22 nations are gathering in the heart of Europe and the Italian Dolomites within the Autonomous Province of Trento.  The beautiful Borgo Valsugana is the setting for this years edition of the CTIF Young Firefighters Competitions which run from July 21 to July 28.  On Monday the first training day was held and also the opening of the exhibition of historical firefighting items In the evening there was a ceremonial opening on the main square CTIF even has it's name and logo on the castle tower of Borgo Valsugana together with a rich history and culture are waiting for champions and audience from around the world in the 24th International CTIF Young Firefighters Competitions!Let's brighten up our territory in this edition of the International Young Firefighters Competition Read more about the CTIF competitions in Italy here On Tuesday the whole day was scheduled for the second training sessions WEdnesday will be the last training day before the Competitions begin on Wednesday July 24.  Several vice presidents are on location in Trentino and CTIF.org will report with photos videos and text updates throughout the week The actual results from the competitions will be published at a future date when the event has been summarized.  As usual, the host country is providing a streaming link where those not present can follow the activities live from a professional  camera team during the week.  Watch the live stream from CTIF 2024 The cover photo above  is by CTIF vice president Nedeljko Vukalović Other featured photos also provided by vice president Christophe Marshal The video below is by CTIF vice president Christophe Marshal  and is from the opening parade on Monday July 22.  Most of the photos are from the official CTIF2024 Facebook Page We will feature only a small selection here on CTIF.org so please connect with us Facebook to see more photos from the Trento Competitions in Italy Connect with CTIF2024 in Trentino on Facebook Click here for CTIF Hours of Operation: Click here to Contact Communications & Website Maintenance © 2017 International Association of Fire and Rescue Services
 Tweets by ctif_org Trentino is an ancient valley full of history and natural beauty It is the ideal place for those who love nature and relaxation and has a landscape that is home to nature trails particularly Lake Caldonazzo and Lake Levico where it is possible to enjoy water sports in their crystal-clear waters Valsugana is also a place of ancient history Among the peaks of its mountains you can find Pergine Castle and Telvana Castle which dominate the valley and bear witness to ancient stories and battles The area is also littered with traces of World War I with striking fortresses such as Fort Busa Granda the valley features nature trails in the green several hiking trails that lead to picture-perfect views such as the Saltoni del Zengelo and Forcella Magna The Valsugana is also known for the Saddle Art contemporary art park an appointment with art in an open-air museum that houses works by various contemporary and international artists we have selected ten places to visit at least once in Valsugana Lake CaldonazzoLake Caldonazzo is an ideal retreat for those seeking relaxation surrounded by nature With beaches with surveillance service and fully equipped bathing establishments it is the largest basin located in Trentino The lake offers the opportunity to practice water sports and take relaxing walks along the shore or among the mountains It is a perfect place to enjoy carefree moments with family which reach their maximum splendor in spring The trail consists of forests with exotic plants from different parts of the world and flower meadows The trail is perfect for those seeking a day of tranquility in the great outdoors Saddle Art is among the most popular destinations in Valsugana an open-air museum that houses works of art created by international artists: Giuliano Mauri and Edoardo Tresoldi are just some of the names of the artists who have left their works in the three areas of the park (Malga Costa The uniqueness of the projects lies in the use of natural materials such as branches and stones the works integrate with the environment and change over time and grow from year to year along with the landscape of the park The ancient Orc Bridge has a compelling story a shepherd returning to the village after a day’s work found the road blocked by an overhang It was at that moment that an ogre appeared and offered him a deal: his soul in exchange for a solid stone bridge The walk starts from the center of Ivano Fracena and continues for fifty minutes with an elevation gain of 250 meters and those who plan to experience moments of isolation from population centers Levico Terme is one of the most charming villages in Valsugana known for its tranquil atmosphere and thermal waters The historic center of Levico retains the charm of an alpine village that blends tradition and mundane modernity Levico Terme is most famous for its thermal baths which have been frequented since the 19th century: they have attracted European high society over time contributing to the town’s growth as an elite tourist destination Created during the Austro-Hungarian period it is one of the largest historic gardens in Trentino and is perfect for relaxing walks among century-old trees and colorful flowers Levico Terme also offers many cultural and traditional events Also not to be missed is a visit to Lake Levico to spend a peaceful afternoon Castel Pergine in Valsugana was built around 1200 and for centuries was considered the gateway to the valley the manor was used as a hangout for followers of theosophy such as the American Annie Halderman: in fact the woman thought she had lived a past life inside the fortress the manor is cared for by an association that bought it in 2018 and planned to add to its spaces a hotel ideal for those who want to enjoy local delicacies in a mysterious place is one of the great historical relics of the First World War still remaining an evocative place and especially perfect for history lovers Austrian soldiers defended the valley from the advancing Italians Getting to Lake Forcella Magna is not complicated The route includes a path along a historic mule track formed in the past to supply Italian soldiers with provisions and ammunition positioned on mountain tops presents a rather practical route that leads to visits to some old military posts you can reach a heart-shaped pond: undoubtedly a romantic place especially suitable for couples ready to experience moments of rest Borgo Valsugana is dominated by Telvana Castle an ancient fortress positioned at a strategic point in the valley one can walk the “castle trail,” which begins in the center of Borgo The ancient Roman settlement has a history closely linked to that of the castle which makes the walk a leap into the past and the history of the valley To this day only a few ruins remain of the fortress including the curtains joining the ramparts and its inner rooms is the only cave in Trentino to date that has the right equipment for guided tours The cave is located on the right bank of the Senaiga River and is a rock formation of karst nature with ancient galleries The cave’s uniqueness also features signs carved into the wall probably attributable to Ursus Speleus Ros the Cave of Castello Tesino represents the only place to preserve evidence through fossils and various fragments of the animal’s presence in prehistoric times The Italian artista Edoardo Tresoldi (Cambiago 1987) has produced a site-specific work for Arte Sella sculpture park the translucent volume of Simbiosi is part of Tresoldi’s studies on the experiential perception of space and the architecture-nature relationship 5-meter-tall sculptural installation embraces the transparency of Absent Matter expressed through wire mesh and the materiality of local stones Inverting the organic deterioration process of remains the ‘suspended ruin’ embodies the mental shape there arent any match using your search terms Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Val Sella is a diminutive valley located in the the Valsugana region of Trentino. Peppered with tiny clusters of cottages and hotels but devoid of any substantial villages, it nevertheless contains one of the most intriguing art gardens in Italy local artists began exhibiting their artwork in the woods of Val Sella the one-off exhibition turned into a biannual event But it wasn’t until 1996 that the exhibition became permanent with a trail called the Percorso Artenatura entirely devoted to leading visitors through the unique sylvan gallery approximately 30 installations can be admired along the trail.  The underlying theme of Arte Sella is that all the exhibits are created using locally found materials—i.e  Some art pieces are even interwoven with live plants and trees making them alive and ever-changing.  Art is inserted and subjected to the living cycle of the surrounding environment.  Visiting this exhibition means taking in the mastery of the artists blended in with the beauty making it a quintessential multisensory experience Note that not all the items in the photographs can always be seen all the time check the Arte Sella website (www.artesella.it) if you want to find out what's on display at any given time and their tools at this surprising sculpture park Moss-covered sculptures fill this small Brazilian gorge site-specific sculptures sitting in the Montana woods open-air art exhibit featuring world-renowned sculptures hides in plain sight on the outskirts of Orlando Art blooms at this unique outdoor gallery along the banks of the Arkansas River peeing self-portrait protests unequal inheritance rights Take a stroll through this centuries-old tunnel of enormous moss-hung evergreens nestled among the grounds of America’s first public sculpture garden A fibreglass sculpture of a whale shark on the grounds of a petrol station Colossal On designing Reservoir, Grade (previously) studied the Park’s ecosystem carefully planning the installation in harmony with the surrounding landscape “I became most interested in the way rain falls through this grove of trees the canopy delaying the droplet’s journey to the ground as well as how quiet and sheltered the forest was during a heavy rain,” Grade tells Colossal “I wanted to make a sculpture that responded to the rain directly as well as a sculpture that responded to people.” Reservoir is constructed from heat-formed plastic parts framed with steam-bent strips of Alaskan yellow cedar Each droplet is attached to marine nets with fishing line which are then incorporated with stainless steel rings to maintain tensions and support the tree trunks above the structure The shape of the translucent droplets are formed from casts of human hands cupped together “We cast ten different people’s hands for variations in scale,” Grade explains When rain falls or snow lands the water accumulates within Reservoir’s clear pouches it rises back into its original structure as the liquid evaporates “The sculpture rises and falls with precipitation differently each time it rains or snows,” says Grade Springs below the installation limit the vertical range of movement so Reservoir always remains 10 feet above the forest floor The dry sculpture in its original configuration weighs 70 pounds Reservoir serves as a water resource for the surrounding landscape: when the water it holds evaporates it creates a humid environment for the surrounding vegetation to flourish Movement also manipulates the structure of Reservoir Arte Sella connected Grade with Andrea Rampazzo where four dancers would interact with the sculpture making the installation rise and fall depending on their movements “Each tree has a cable connecting the net to the ground running down its length via pulleys which can either engage the spring limiting its downward trajectory to 12 feet of movement or bypass the spring to a second pulley near the base of the tree at waist height,” Grade explains “This way the dancers can pull or release any of the nine lines to create varied movement in the sculpture.” the dance lasted 45 minutes and was performed three times during the day “The four dancers also had the assistance of four members of my studio team to help work the lines during the performance,” says Grade the dancers brought the sculpture down to two feet from the ground so their bodies were fully immersed in the thousands of droplet-like forms the dancers were able to abruptly jerk the movements and shower themselves with water,” Grade explains “Now we can watch the sculpture collect and release and move over the seasons and build upon those nuances to create a second installation Wind may become a significant inspiration the next time.” You can view more of Grade’s work on his website, or visit his Instagram page Do stories and artists like this matter to you? 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See our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Arte Sella is a large Nature Art exhibition visible in the woods and meadows of Val di Sella in Borgo Valsugana Arte Sella is a magical place where art and nature have been coming together and merging for over 30 years this open-air museum is enriched with new works by international artists invited to create their Art in Nature works made exclusively with natural elements from the area: rock These works are then completed and shaped by nature and the passing seasons: here art is integrated and becomes something alive and changing Arte Sella has become part of international networks such as Elan (European Land Art Network) and Grandi Giardini Italiani hidden in the woods or resting on the sides of the valley a gothic cathedral with 12 m high naves and 80 columns of interwoven branches occupying an area of 1,220 square metres in which it is possible to enter and dream of flying There are three routes that lead you to admire the works of art created in Val di Sella: the Malga Costa area the Montura path and the Villa Strobele garden route the Vegetal Cathedral and the Sella Theatre "Il Cubo" the Trabucco di Montagna and the Terzo Paradiso - La trincea della pace At Malga Costa there is a refreshment point services and an area accessible to the disabled who can reach it by car The flat ring is about 1 km long and hosts about fifty works The Sentiero Montura connects the garden of Villa Strobele with the area of Malga Costa It is 4 km long and is suitable for a family walk to immerse yourself in the nature of the valley.  The last path is around Villa Strobele and its garden where you can admire other works created by world-famous architects This is where the idea for Arte Sella was initially born Sky Museum is the new Arte Sella project in collaboration with the Municipality of Borgo Valsugana which has led to the creation of a series of art installations in the historic centre of Borgo Valsugana For the first time three artistic work are present in the town centre marking the start of a multi-year project to enhance the architectural and landscape qualities The first work was commissioned to the English artist Stuart Ian Frost who decided to use a large oak tree felled by a heavy storm located in the garden of the Istituto d'istruzione superiore Alcide de Gasperi (Alcide de Gasperi High School) consists of two large trunks from the same tree The significance of this creation invites us to understand the fragility of nature and to take care of it a succession of four-metre high wire mesh volumes for the "Casa della Comunità" in Borgo Valsugana The installation reveals the decorative features of four Renaissance-inspired aedicules conceived as an inverse expression of form Usually conceived as an ornament to the building the aedicules become the antithesis of their own function and prepare to welcome the changing succession of natural phenomena and celebrate the landscape French artist Cédric Le Borgne has proposed a light This too is made of wire mesh and is placed near the Venetian bridge thus creating a visual continuity with Edoardo Tresoldi's work and drawing the observer's attention to the river Brenta and its relationship with the mountain horizon framed by the profiles of the houses in the historic centre Malga Costa area and Vegetable CathedralNovember During the winter period the visit to Arte Sella starts at the Malga Costa area The times are indicative and may vary depending on weather conditions We recommend that you call +39 0461 761029 (Malga Costa) or the administration office +39 0461 751251 Discounted ticket € 5.00 per person:- children from 11 to 16 years Discounted ticket € 8.00 per person:- Groups of more than 25 units;- Paper Ticket Holders of the MUSE Arte Sella is located near Borgo Valsugana (35 km from Trento and 100 km from Padua) follow the signs for Malga Costa along the Val di Sella provincial road 40 The Giardino di Villa Strobele is 10 km from the centre Reservation accepted for a minimum of two nights. The 90 sqm Bucaneve.. 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Inspired by ever-changing biological forms and natural ecosystems, artist John Grade sculpts large-scale installations that explore the impermanence of nature Grade visualizes the patterns of forest rainfall with a huge net structure suspended amongst the trees The dazzling, chandelier-like piece is featured in the Arte Sella Sculpture Park in Borgo Valsugana clear plastic compartments that each collect the rainwater as it falls Each “droplet” is delicately formed from casts of 10 different human hands cupped together and framed with steam-bent strips of Alaskan yellow cedar The individual globules are attached to a pair of marine nets and fishing line which are then supported by stainless steel rings and the surrounding tree trunks the position of the net and droplets change Reservoir can exceed a staggering 800 pounds; but as the water evaporates the sculpture slowly releases into its lightest “I became most interested in the way rain falls through this grove of trees, the canopy delaying the droplet’s journey to the ground as well as how quiet and sheltered the forest was during a heavy rain,” Grade reveals “I wanted to make a sculpture that responded to the rain directly as well as a sculpture that responded to people.” Man-made movement also affects the sculpture’s appearance Grade collaborated with Italian dance artist Andrea Rampazzo to choreograph an interactive performance pulling and releasing each tree line to create varied movements in the artwork You can see more of Grade’s work on his website and Instagram John Grade: Website | Facebook | Instagram 6 Environmental Artists Who Celebrate Nature and Promote Positive Social Change Interview: Ephemeral Land Art by a Man Who Discovered His Creativity in Nature Spectacular Works of Land Art Celebrate the Beauty of Nature Unexpected Land Art Beautifully Formed in Nature Want to advertise with us? Visit My Modern Met Media Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening Leifers/Laives is the youngest among the eight major cities in South Tyrol More than 220 families are engaged in the cultivation of 15 different varieties of this fruit on approximately 500 hectares of land The emblem of the city is the small church of San Pietro (Peterköfele) that’s depicted in the city’s coat of arms Laives is an ideal starting point for bicycle excursions along the Adige cycle path and for walks along the Alta Via of Leifers/Laives Crossed by the Brenta River and dominated by the imposing Castel Telvana Borgo Valsugana offers one of the most spectacular river landscapes in Trentino an 80-kilometer route connecting Lake Caldonazzo with Bassano del Grappa and Venice Places to visit include the Parish Church of the Nativity of Mary the interior of the former Spagolla Mill with an exhibition on World War I and the biennial contemporary art exhibition Borgo Valsugana is also the traditional finish line for the Coppa d'Oro one of the most renowned youth cycling events in Trentino and Italy Stage 4 will again start from Leifers/Laives in Südtirol/Alto Adige and end in Borgo Valsugana following 141.3 kilometers and almost 4000 meters of elevation gain these digits make it the queen stage of the 2024 Tour of the Alps After a quick warm up in the first kilometers a new climb toward Brusago will prepare the peloton for an even more challenging 4 kilometers up to the Passo Redebus smooth downhill brings the pack to Pergine Valsugana right before a new climb to the Passo del Compet KOM: 845 m of elevation gain in about 10 kilometers The route continues descending toward Levico Terme before a sudden turn skyward to tackle a new and highly demanding climb up the Passo del Vetriolo the “Strada dei Baiti.” This climb will be followed by a long descent to bring the peloton to the valley floor before taking on the day’s final climb the road features seven kilometers of average descending and two kilometers of flat riding until the finish in Borgo Valsugana The glimmering installation can reach 800 pounds when filled up The artist John Grade has created an ethereal sculpture that dangles from trees in the Arte Sella Sculpture Park in Borgo Valsugana “Reservoir,” looks like a chandelier that’s made from spiderwebs and diamonds Grade’s sculpture is effectively a rainwater capture system comprising 5,000 individual plastic pouches whose shapes are modeled off of cupped hands Their bent wood frames connect to nets via a fishing wire which allows them to dangle like sun catchers the pouches gather rainwater as it dribbles through the leaves turning humble materials into thousands of glistening gems it weighs just 70 pounds and keeps its original form it falls lower to the ground and can weigh more than 800 pounds the piece looks almost like a cloud that’s been dismantled and frozen in time as in 2018 it was hit by a storm which left a devastating trail of mud by forming a series of new architectural works the proposal intends to brings visitors and artists back to this scenic mountain region the atelier, all images courtesy of archijoo entitled ‘part’, the project envisioned by archijoo aims to embrace the characteristics of the natural environment through the design of four different buildings. the main concept behind the entire proposal is to create not just a building enabling the new architectural interventions to seamlessly integrate with the landscape through this interaction with the environment each building is imagined to form a different look for each of the four seasons the atelier space is designed as a tall pitched roof structure with the internal space completely exposed to the landscape through the specification of large areas of glazing the concept aims to create a place that is perfectly integrated with nature the restaurant takes on a more horizontal architectural expression this structure is envisioned as a combination of trees and pillars enabling the built form to be seen as part of the forest the museum structure uses the footprint of existing follies which were previously on the site before the devastating storm reduced them to ruins the new intervention traces over the former architecture to create a solid museum block this form is designed to blend in with the landscape as the season changes the auditorium space combines the idea of a traditional agora with the element of water the circular roof will consist of a plate of water project location: arte sella, borgo valsugana architect: archijoo designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style 1987) is the founder and creative director of Studio Studio Studio a new interdisciplinary lab that seeks to create cultural hybdrids The recently dedicated installation called Gharfa is part of Diriyah Oasis a temporary leisure and entertainment project in the Saudi capital conceived by Designlab Experience Edoardo Tresoldi worked with fellow Italians: the designer Alberonero and the garden designer Matteo Foschi of Odd Garden Studio Tresoldi’s large-scale wire-mesh sculpture is 26 meters tall and includes a fire-recreating video installation and greenery that Matteo Foschi selected Alberonero designed an installation whose semi-transparent fabric symbolizes a journey to the void Max Magaldi’s sound narration comprises independent but interconnected musical segments in such a way that it can only be heard in its entirely from the center of the structure This monument goes up on a roundabout in Casalgrande an area of Reggio Emilia known for its traditional ceramic industry comissioned the design of an installation for a roundabout a wall rising 12 meters high and 1.7 meters on its wider part Avoiding the idea of monument as static element the project experiments with dynamic principles such as time By aligning the direction of the ceramic wall with the road that leads to it when reaching the site drivers will perceive just a roundabout divided by a vertical line and only when going around it can they appreciate it in all its extension and complexity is used as a structural element beyond its traditional role of cladding thanks to a simple system of white lacquered ceramic pieces of 1200x600x14 millimeters A bold trace nuanced by a slight vibration generates a blurred cloud structure and transforms a banal context into a place that offers a new sensory experience CCDP Reggio Emilia (arquitecto local local architect); Casalgrande Padana spa (mánager de proyecto project manager); Ejiri Structural Enjineers CCDP Reggio Emilia (estructura structural engineering); Casalgrande Padana (ingeniería service engineering); Viabizzuno (iluminación lighting design) Within the exhibition ‘Casa per Tutti,’ held at the Triennale of Milan Cino Zucchi and Alejandro Aravena – designed five temporary housing prototypes to be displayed at the Triennale gardens next to the competition winners The projects were set forth as proposals to address the problem of housing the premise was the decision to use materials easily found at supermarkets The next step was to find an industrial product fulfilling three conditions: it had to be lightweight porous and waterproof plastic fabric called Tyvek produced by DuPont the Umbrella house is an icosahedron where each triangular face is replaced by an umbrella and attached to the adjacent one by means of zippers and the steel ribs generate the structure of the face three triangles made of the same material are added to each hexagonal umbrella until the triangle required is achieved with only fifteen umbrellas it is possible to build a covered space in the most extreme conditions Iida Kasaten (consultor de paraguas umbrella consultant); DuPont Building Innovation & DuPont Technical Center (consultor de tejido fabric consultant); Ejiri Structural Engineers (estructura structural engineering); ismi design office (iluminación lighting design) The beast hidden by northern Italy’s beauties Exhibition dedicated to the tragic events that affected the area in 1966 © 2014 - 2025 TrentinoCultura - Conception and coordination: Department for Culture write us