The Dolomites Travel Guide
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The vast, mountainous domain of northeastern Italy, unlike other celebrated Alpine regions, has remained relatively undeveloped. Strange, rocky pinnacles jut straight up like chimneys, looming over scattered, pristine mountain lakes. Below, rivers meander through valleys dotted with peaceful villages and protected by picture-book castles. In the most-secluded Dolomite vales, unique cultures have flourished: the Ladin language, an offshoot of Latin still spoken in the Val Gardena and Val di Fassa, owes its unlikely survival to centuries of topographic isolation.
The Dolomites Hotels
Classic Dolomite lodging options range from restored castles to chalets to stately 19th-century hotels. The small villages that pepper the Dolomites often...read more
The Dolomites Restaurants
Everything in Alto Adige (and, to a lesser extent, Trentino) has more than a tinge of the Teutonic—and the food is no exception. The rich and creamy...read more
Things To Do in The Dolomites
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Dolomites
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The Dolomites Experiences
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Museo Archeologico dell'Alto Adige, Bolzano: The impossibly well-preserved body of the iceman Ötzi, the star attraction here, provokes countless... Read more
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The Dolomites, the inimitable craggy peaks Le Corbusier called "the most beautiful work of architecture ever seen," are never so arresting as... Read more
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For many overseas visitors, the Dolomites conjure images of downhill skiing at Cortina d'Ampezzo and Madonna di Campiglio. But summer, not winter... Read more
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