Cortina d'Ampezzo, located in the heart of the Venetian Dolomites, in a wide valley surrounded by high peaks, is one of the most famous mountain resorts in the world. Hosting the Winter Olympics in 1956 and being the quintessential ski resort, as well as a symbol of Italian and international glamour, Cortina has always been a destination of excellence for those who love the mountains and their landscapes, sports, and entertainment. The year 1956 is the historical date that forever changed the face of this town: in that year, the Winter Olympics were held, an event that shone the international spotlight on Cortina, turning it into one of the most famous vacation destinations in the world. It can be visited in all seasons and in all ways: among 5-star hotels, you can indulge in shopping in boutiques, have aperitifs, and frequent glamorous nightclubs, as well as enjoy leisurely walks in the mountains or romantic getaways. Nestled in a wide green basin of meadows and woods, between the Veneto and Trentino Alto Adige regions, the "Queen of the Dolomites" is surrounded by tall mountains made unique at dawn and dusk by the pink hues of the dolomite rock formations. With its 120 kilometers of slopes, part of the Dolomiti Superski circuit, Cortina is undoubtedly one of the top destinations for skiing enthusiasts.
