Cavareno

Cavareno (Ciavarén in local dialect) is a comune (municipality) in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Trento. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 940 and an area of 9.7 square kilometres (3.7 mi2). Cavareno borders the following municipalities: Amblar, Romeno, Ruffré-Mendola, Sarnonico, and Kaltern. The village is situated on a high plateau at an elevation of 1,000 meters above sea level, surrounded by meadows and woods. Cavareno is a popular holiday destination. The history of the village began with a Rhaeto-Romanic settlement under the Bishop's rule, followed by Austro-Hungarian rule. Every August, the village celebrates the "Festa della Regola," also known as the "Charte della Regola," with sporting activities.