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View Tom Dempsey's photos near the Sesto Group and the ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Dolomites (Dolomiti) mountain range, Italy, Europe. Wander streets of Cortina by day and night. Walk the loop around Tre Cime di Lavaredo ("Three Peaks of Lavaredo," also called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German), with views of Cadini di Misurina sharp peaks. See Lake Misurina along the road to get there. A lift to Tofana di Mezzo ascends the third highest peak in the Dolomites. Another lift to Forcella Staunies on Monte Cristallo gives unforgettable views over Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d’Ampezzo and beyond. Walk historic World War I trails and bunkers around Cinque Torri in the Dolomiti Ampezzane. Hike scenic Passo di Giau and see sunset/sunrise.
World War I divided the Euroregion of Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino, but today Italy and Austria share this culturally independent area. 200 million years ago, Triassic coral reefs fossilized into Dolomite. Collision of tectonic plates lifted the Dolomites within the Southern Limestone Alps. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.

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  • Crepuscular rays shine on Gasthaus Passo di Giau (2236 meters), where you can explore scenic trails of the Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), northern Italy, Europe. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO. Panorama stitched from 12 overlapping photos. Published in Wilderness Travel 2015 Catalog of Adventures.
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  • Fruit head of Pulsatilla alpina, alpine pasqueflower, or alpine anemone. From Gasthaus Passo di Giau (2236 meters), explore scenic trails of the Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), northern Italy, Europe. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • The peaks of the Cadini Group jut high in the Dolomites near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. In the Cadini di Misurina, Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola 2857 m (9373 ft) and Cima Ovest or "Western Peak" 2973 m (9754 ft). Hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," or in German called Drei Zinnen, "Three Merlons"). The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • A pond reflects Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," also called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German), which are distinctive icons of the Alps, in the Sexten Dolomites of northeastern Italy, Europe. Until 1919 the peaks formed part of the border between Italy and Austria. Now they lie on the border between the Italian provinces of South Tyrol and Belluno and still are a part of the linguistic boundary between German-speaking and Italian-speaking majorities. Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola  2857 m (9373 ft) and Cima Ovest  or "Western Peak" 2973 m (9754 ft). The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO. Panorama stitched from 9 overlapping photos.
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  • The peaks of the Cadini Group jut high in the Sesto Dolomites near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. In the Cadini di Misurina, Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola and Cima Ovest. Hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," or in German called Drei Zinnen, "Three Merlons"). The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Sunset light turns orange over sharp peaks of the Dolomites, or Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. The view looks westwards from a trail west of Gasthaus Passo di Giau. The Dolomites are honored as a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Surprisingly young children climb and rappel (abseil) while harnessed and roped on a practice wall in downtown Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. Afternoon sun rays burst through clouds over the Ampezzo Dolomites. The mountain town of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters/4016 feet elevation) is surrounded by the Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps) at the top of Valle del Boite in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy. This ski resort hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009. This panorama was stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
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  • Croda Rossa di Sesto peak is also known as Cima Dieci and Sextener Rotwand (9728 ft/2965 m). From Bagni di Moso near Sesto in Val Pusteria (Pustertal), take the Rotwand lift (gondola) to Prati di Croda Rossa meadows for scenic walks in the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto / Sexten / Sextner / Sextener Dolomiten). A short way up trail #100 offers a good overlook of Val Fiscalina (Fischleintal), in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (South Tyrol), Italy. The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • A lift to Forcella Staunies on Monte Cristallo gives unforgettable views over the Sesto and other Dolomites mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. Monte Cristallo lies within Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo. Directions: From Cortina, drive 6km east on SR48 to the large parking lot for Ski Area Faloria Cristallo Mietres (just west of Passo Tre Croci Federavecchia). Take a chair-lift from Rio Gere to Son Forca (rising from 1698m to 2215m). Then take the old style ovovia (egg-shaped) Gondellift Forcella Staunies to Rifugio Guido Lorenzi (2932m) for astounding views. Climbers enjoy spectacular via ferrata routes here. The ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters/4016 feet) lies at the head of Valle del Boite surrounded by the beautiful Dolomiti, part of the Southern Limestone Alps. Cortina gained worldwide fame after hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Climbers ascend a via ferrata route ladder above Rifugio Lorenzi on Monte Cristallo, in the Dolomites, Italy, Europe. Monte Cristallo lies within Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo, in the Ampezzo Dolomites, part of the Southern Limestone Alps. A lift to Forcella Staunies on Monte Cristallo gives unforgettable views over the mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo. Directions: From Cortina, drive 6km east on SR48 to the large parking lot for Ski Area Faloria Cristallo Mietres (just west of Passo Tre Croci Federavecchia). Take a chair-lift from Rio Gere to Son Forca (rising from 1698m to 2215m). Then take the old style ovovia (egg-shaped) Gondellift Forcella Staunies to Rifugio Guido Lorenzi (2932m) for astounding deck views and exciting via ferrata climbing routes. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • From Rifugio Guido Lorenzi on Monte Cristallo in the Ampezzo Dolomites, look northeast across blue ridges of the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto, or Sexten/Sextner/Sextener Dolomiten) to the pyramids of Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German). A lift to Forcella Staunies on Monte Cristallo gives unforgettable views over the Dolomites mountains (part of the Southern Limestone Alps) near Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. Monte Cristallo lies within Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo. Directions: From Cortina, drive 6km east on SR48 to the large parking lot for Ski Area Faloria Cristallo Mietres (just west of Passo Tre Croci Federavecchia). Take a chair-lift from Rio Gere to Son Forca (rising from 1698m to 2215m). Then take the old style ovovia (egg-shaped) Gondellift Forcella Staunies to Rifugio Guido Lorenzi (2932m) for astounding views. Climbers enjoy spectacular via ferrata routes here. Cortina gained worldwide fame after hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • A family bicycles on a brick cobblestone street closed to cars in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Dolomites, Italy, Europe. The ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters/4016 feet) is surrounded by the Dolomites (or Dolomiti, part of the Southern Limestone Alps) at the head of Valle del Boite, in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. Cortina gained worldwide fame after hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Hikers admire sharp peaks of the Cadini Group in the Sesto Dolomites, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. In the Cadini di Misurina, Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola and Cima Ovest. The Cadini Group is in the municipality of Auronzo, in the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto, or Sexten/Sextner/Sextener Dolomiten) which lie north of the Fiume Ansiei valley. From the Rifugio Auronzo toll road, hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German). The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • From the ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo, ride a cable car lift to Tofana di Mezzo (3244 meters / 10,643 feet, third highest peak in the Dolomites) in Tofane mountain group, in the Dolomiti (a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), in the Veneto region, Italy, Europe. This ski resort hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and motion pictures including: "The Pink Panther" (1963), "For Your Eyes Only" (1981, James Bond stunt sequences); and "Cliffhanger" (1993). Here at the head of Valle del Boite, nearby peaks include Pomagagnon to the north, Cristallo to the northeast, Faloria and Sorapiss to the east, and Becco di Mezzodì, Croda da Lago and Cinque Torri to south. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO. Panorama stitched from 10 overlapping photos.
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  • The peaks of Cadini Group, Sorapiss Group, and Monte Cristallo rise (left to right) in the Dolomites, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. In the Cadini di Misurina, Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola and Cima Ovest. Sorapiss and Monte Cristallo are in the Ampezzo Dolomites. The Cadini Group is in the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto, or Sexten/Sextner/Sextener Dolomiten) which lie north of the Fiume Ansiei valley and Auronzo. From the Rifugio Auronzo toll road, hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German). The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009. Panorama stitched from 8 overlapping photos.
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  • Hike scenic and historic trails around Cinque Torri in the Dolomiti Ampezzane mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. Explore restored artillery bunkers and trenches from World War I conflicts between Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops. The "Five Towers" (Cinque Torri or Fünf Türme) rise to 2361 meters elevation on Averau mountain in the Nuvolao group of the Dolomites. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO. For licensing options, please inquire.
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  • A cat lounges on books on a display table in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Dolomites, Italy, Europe. The ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters/4016 feet) is surrounded by the Dolomites (or Dolomiti, part of the Southern Limestone Alps) at the head of Valle del Boite, in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy. Cortina gained worldwide fame after hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Lake Misurina (1751 meters elevation), near Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Cadore mountain community, in the Dolomites or Dolomiti (part of the Southern Limestone Alps), Italy. The Dolomites mountains were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO. Panorama stitched from 2 overlapping photos.
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  • Crepuscular rays of sunlight break through clouds near Marmolada (Ladin: Marmoleda, German: Marmolata, 3343 meters / 10,968 feet elevation), the highest mountain in the Dolomites, or Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. The view looks westwards from a trail west of Gasthaus Passo di Giau. The Dolomites are honored as a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Walk near Rifugio Locatelli (Dreizinnenhütte) in the Sexten Dolomites Nature Reserve (Parco Naturale Dolomiti di Sesto, or Naturpark Sextner Dolomiten), Italy, Europe. Hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," also called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German). Until 1919 the peaks formed part of the border between Italy and Austria. Now they lie on the border between the Italian provinces of South Tyrol and Belluno and still are a part of the linguistic boundary between German-speaking and Italian-speaking majorities. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO. Published in Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures.
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  • Orange sunset light spotlights Croda da Lago mountain, seen from Passo di Giau,  in the Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), northern Italy, Europe. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • The peaks of the Cadini Group jut high above Rifugio Lavaredo in the Dolomites, near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. In the Cadini di Misurina, Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola and Cima Ovest. Hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," or in German called Drei Zinnen, "Three Merlons"). The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • The mountain town of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters / 4016 feet elevation) is surrounded by the Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps) at the top of Valle del Boite in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, northern Italy. This ski resort hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and motion pictures including: "The Pink Panther" (1963), "For Your Eyes Only" (1981, James Bond stunt sequences); and "Cliffhanger" (1993). Nearby peaks include the highest summit, Tofana di Mezzo (3244 m / 10,643 feet) in Tofane mountain group to the west, Pomagagnon to the north, Cristallo to the northeast, Faloria and Sorapiss to the east, and Becco di Mezzodì, Croda da Lago and Cinque Torri to south. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • The Dolomite mineral and mountains were named after French geologist Déodat de Dolomieu (1750-1801, also known as Dieudonné Sylvain Guy Tancrède de Dolomieu). The mountain town of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters / 4016 feet elevation) is surrounded by the Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps) at the top of Valle del Boite in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, northern Italy. This ski resort hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and motion pictures including: "The Pink Panther" (1963), "For Your Eyes Only" (1981, James Bond stunt sequences); and "Cliffhanger" (1993). Nearby peaks include the highest summit, Tofana di Mezzo (3244 m / 10,643 feet) in Tofane mountain group to the west, Pomagagnon to the north, Cristallo to the northeast, Faloria and Sorapiss to the east, and Becco di Mezzodì, Croda da Lago and Cinque Torri to south. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Hike scenic and historic trails around Cinque Torri in the Dolomiti Ampezzane mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. Explore restored artillery bunkers and trenches from World War I conflicts between Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops. The "Five Towers" (Cinque Torri or Fünf Türme) rise to 2361 meters elevation on Averau mountain in the Nuvolao group of the Dolomites. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Cattle graze a green field high in the Dolomite mountains. See the Sorapiss Group (right, 3205m/10,515 ft) across a pasture just south of Lake Misurina (address: 32041 Auronzo di Cadore), in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy. Lago di Misurina is only 14 km from Cortina d’Ampezzo. The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • A wild geranium blooms on the Cinque Torri trail, near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Dolomites, Italy, Europe
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  • The Alpine or Yellow-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) is a bird in the crow family with glossy black plumage, a yellow bill, and red-orange legs. Its two subspecies breed in high mountains from Spain eastwards through southern Europe and North Africa to Central Asia, India and China, and may nest at a higher altitude than any other bird. A lift to Forcella Staunies and Rifugio Guido Lorenzi on Monte Cristallo gives unforgettable views over the Dolomites mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • From Rifugio Guido Lorenzi on Monte Cristallo in the Ampezzo Dolomites, look northeast across blue ridges of the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto, or Sexten/Sextner/Sextener Dolomiten) to the pyramids of Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German). A lift to Forcella Staunies on Monte Cristallo gives unforgettable views over the Dolomites mountains (part of the Southern Limestone Alps) near Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. Monte Cristallo lies within Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo. Directions: From Cortina, drive 6km east on SR48 to the large parking lot for Ski Area Faloria Cristallo Mietres (just west of Passo Tre Croci Federavecchia). Take a chair-lift from Rio Gere to Son Forca (rising from 1698m to 2215m). Then take the old style ovovia (egg-shaped) Gondellift Forcella Staunies to Rifugio Guido Lorenzi (2932m) for astounding views. Climbers enjoy spectacular via ferrata routes here. Cortina gained worldwide fame after hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009. This panorama was stitched from 4 overlapping photos.
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  • Hike scenic and historic trails around Cinque Torri in the Dolomiti Ampezzane mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. Explore restored artillery bunkers and trenches from World War I conflicts between Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops. The "Five Towers" (Cinque Torri or Fünf Türme) rise to 2361 meters elevation on Averau mountain in the Nuvolao group of the Dolomites. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Surprisingly young children climb and rappel (abseil) while harnessed and roped on a practice wall in downtown Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Dolomites mountains, Italy, Europe. The mountain town of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters/4016 feet elevation) is surrounded by the Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps) at the top of Valle del Boite in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy. This ski resort hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • A carved wooden puppet resembles Pinocchio, on the street of Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Dolomites, Veneto, Italy, Europe. Pinocchio is a fictional main character of the children's novel "The Adventures of Pinocchio" (1883), by Italian writer Carlo Collodi. Carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a small Italian village, he was created as a wooden puppet, but dreamed of becoming a real boy. Pinocchio has a short nose that becomes longer when he is under stress (chapter 3), especially while lying.
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  • Hike scenic and historic trails around Cinque Torri in the Dolomiti Ampezzane mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. Explore restored artillery bunkers and trenches from World War I conflicts between Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops. The "Five Towers" (Cinque Torri or Fünf Türme) rise to 2361 meters elevation on Averau mountain in the Nuvolao group of the Dolomites. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • A climber ascends Cinque Torri, near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Dolomites, Italy, Europe. The "Five Towers" (Cinque Torri or Fünf Türme) rise to 2361 meters elevation on Averau mountain in the Nuvolao group of the Dolomites. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Hike scenic and historic trails around Cinque Torri in the Dolomiti Ampezzane mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. Explore restored artillery bunkers and trenches from World War I conflicts between Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops. The "Five Towers" (Cinque Torri or Fünf Türme) rise to 2361 meters elevation on Averau mountain in the Nuvolao group of the Dolomites. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO. Panorama stitched from 11 overlapping photos.
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  • The peaks of the Cadini Group jut high above Rifugio Lavaredo in the Dolomites, near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. In the Cadini di Misurina, Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola 2857 m (9373 ft) and Cima Ovest or "Western Peak" 2973 m (9754 ft). Hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," or in German called Drei Zinnen, "Three Merlons"). The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • From Rifugio Guido Lorenzi on Monte Cristallo in the Ampezzo Dolomites, look northeast across blue ridges of the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto, or Sexten/Sextner/Sextener Dolomiten) to the pyramids of Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German). A lift to Forcella Staunies on Monte Cristallo gives unforgettable views over the Dolomites mountains (part of the Southern Limestone Alps) near Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. Monte Cristallo lies within Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo. Directions: From Cortina, drive 6km east on SR48 to the large parking lot for Ski Area Faloria Cristallo Mietres (just west of Passo Tre Croci Federavecchia). Take a chair-lift from Rio Gere to Son Forca (rising from 1698m to 2215m). Then take the old style ovovia (egg-shaped) Gondellift Forcella Staunies to Rifugio Guido Lorenzi (2932m) for astounding views. Climbers enjoy spectacular via ferrata routes here. Cortina gained worldwide fame after hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009. This panorama was stitched from 8 overlapping photos.
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  • The peaks of the Cadini Group jut high above Rifugio Lavaredo in the Dolomites, near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. In the Cadini di Misurina, Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola and Cima Ovest. Hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," or in German called Drei Zinnen, "Three Merlons"). The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Alpine rhododendron flowers bloom under Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," also called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German), which are distinctive icons of the Alps, in the Sexten Dolomites of northeastern Italy, Europe. Until 1919 the peaks formed part of the border between Italy and Austria. Now they lie on the border between the Italian provinces of South Tyrol and Belluno and still are a part of the linguistic boundary between German-speaking and Italian-speaking majorities. Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola  2857 m (9373 ft) and Cima Ovest  or "Western Peak" 2973 m (9754 ft). The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO. Two photos were combined for greater depth of focus.
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  • From the ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo, ride a cable car lift to the sun deck at Tofana di Mezzo (3244 meters / 10,643 feet, third highest peak in the Dolomites) in Tofane mountain group, in the Dolomiti (a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. This ski resort hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and motion pictures including: "The Pink Panther" (1963), "For Your Eyes Only" (1981, James Bond stunt sequences); and "Cliffhanger" (1993). Here at the head of Valle del Boite, nearby peaks include Pomagagnon to the north, Cristallo to the northeast, Faloria and Sorapiss to the east, and Becco di Mezzodì, Croda da Lago and Cinque Torri to south. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO. Panorama stitched from 5 overlapping photos.
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  • Walk towards Rifugio Locatelli (Dreizinnenhütte) in the Sexten Dolomites Nature Reserve (Parco Naturale Dolomiti di Sesto, or Naturpark Sextner Dolomiten), Italy, Europe. Hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," also called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German). Until 1919 the peaks formed part of the border between Italy and Austria. Now they lie on the border between the Italian provinces of South Tyrol and Belluno and still are a part of the linguistic boundary between German-speaking and Italian-speaking majorities. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Hikers admire sharp peaks of the Cadini Group in the Sesto Dolomites, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. In the Cadini di Misurina, Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola and Cima Ovest. The Cadini Group is in the municipality of Auronzo, in the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto, or Sexten/Sextner/Sextener Dolomiten) which lie north of the Fiume Ansiei valley. From the Rifugio Auronzo toll road, hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German). The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Crepuscular rays of sunlight break through clouds in the Dolomites, or Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. The view looks westwards from a trail west of Gasthaus Passo di Giau. The Dolomites are honored as a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Potentilla nitida flowers bloom pink in the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto, or Sexten/Sextner/Sextener Dolomiten), in Italy, Europe. From the Rifugio Auronzo toll road, hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German). The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," also called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German), which are distinctive icons of the Alps, in the Sexten Dolomites of northeastern Italy, Europe. Until 1919 the peaks formed part of the border between Italy and Austria. Now they lie on the border between the Italian provinces of South Tyrol and Belluno and still are a part of the linguistic boundary between German-speaking and Italian-speaking majorities. Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola  2857 m (9373 ft) and Cima Ovest  or "Western Peak" 2973 m (9754 ft). The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO. Panorama stitched from 4 overlapping photos.
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  • A carved bird decorates a gate. Hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," also called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German), which are distinctive icons of the Alps, in the Sexten Dolomites of northeastern Italy, Europe. Until 1919 the peaks formed part of the border between Italy and Austria. Now they lie on the border between the Italian provinces of South Tyrol and Belluno and still are a part of the linguistic boundary between German-speaking and Italian-speaking majorities. Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola  2857 m (9373 ft) and Cima Ovest  or "Western Peak" 2973 m (9754 ft). The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO. Panorama stitched from 2 overlapping photos.
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  • Cadini di Misurina and the Sorapiss Group rise in the Dolomites mountain range near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. In the Cadini di Misurina, Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola and Cima Ovest. Hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," also called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German). The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO. Panorama stitched from 4 overlapping photos.
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  • The peaks of Cadini Group, Sorapiss Group, and Monte Cristallo rise (left to right) in the Dolomites, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. In the Cadini di Misurina, Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola and Cima Ovest. Sorapiss and Monte Cristallo are in the Ampezzo Dolomites. The Cadini Group is in the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto, or Sexten/Sextner/Sextener Dolomiten) which lie north of the Fiume Ansiei valley and Auronzo. From the Rifugio Auronzo toll road, hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German). The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009. Panorama stitched from 8 overlapping photos.
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  • At sunrise, from Gasthaus Passo di Giau (2236 meters), explore scenic trails of the Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), northern Italy, Europe. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • The peaks of the Cadini Group jut high in the Dolomites range near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. In the Cadini di Misurina, Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola 2857 m (9373 ft) and Cima Ovest or "Western Peak" 2973 m (9754 ft). The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • At Rifugio Auronzo bus parking lot, the peaks of the Cadini Group jut high in the Dolomites range near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. In the Cadini di Misurina, Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola 2857 m (9373 ft) and Cima Ovest or "Western Peak" 2973 m (9754 ft). Hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," or in German called Drei Zinnen, "Three Merlons"). The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • From the ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo, ride a cable car lift to Tofana di Mezzo (3244 meters / 10,643 feet, third highest peak in the Dolomites) in Tofane mountain group, in the Dolomiti (a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. This ski resort hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and motion pictures including: "The Pink Panther" (1963), "For Your Eyes Only" (1981, James Bond stunt sequences); and "Cliffhanger" (1993). Here at the head of Valle del Boite, nearby peaks include Pomagagnon to the north, Cristallo to the northeast, Faloria and Sorapiss to the east, and Becco di Mezzodì, Croda da Lago and Cinque Torri to south. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • From the ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo, ride a cable car lift to Tofana di Mezzo (3244 meters / 10,643 feet, third highest peak in the Dolomites) in Tofane mountain group, in the Dolomiti (a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. This ski resort hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and motion pictures including: "The Pink Panther" (1963), "For Your Eyes Only" (1981, James Bond stunt sequences); and "Cliffhanger" (1993). Here at the head of Valle del Boite, nearby peaks include Pomagagnon to the north, Cristallo to the northeast, Faloria and Sorapiss to the east, and Becco di Mezzodì, Croda da Lago and Cinque Torri to south. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • From the ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo, ride a cable car lift to Tofana di Mezzo (3244 meters / 10,643 feet, third highest peak in the Dolomites) in Tofane mountain group, in the Dolomiti (a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. This ski resort hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and motion pictures including: "The Pink Panther" (1963), "For Your Eyes Only" (1981, James Bond stunt sequences); and "Cliffhanger" (1993). Here at the head of Valle del Boite, nearby peaks include Pomagagnon to the north, Cristallo to the northeast, Faloria and Sorapiss to the east, and Becco di Mezzodì, Croda da Lago and Cinque Torri to south. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • The Dolomite mineral and mountains were named after French geologist Déodat de Dolomieu (1750-1801, also known as Dieudonné Sylvain Guy Tancrède de Dolomieu). The mountain town of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters / 4016 feet elevation) is surrounded by the Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps) at the top of Valle del Boite in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, northern Italy. This ski resort hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and motion pictures including: "The Pink Panther" (1963), "For Your Eyes Only" (1981, James Bond stunt sequences); and "Cliffhanger" (1993). Nearby peaks include the highest summit, Tofana di Mezzo (3244 m / 10,643 feet) in Tofane mountain group to the west, Pomagagnon to the north, Cristallo to the northeast, Faloria and Sorapiss to the east, and Becco di Mezzodì, Croda da Lago and Cinque Torri to south. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Hike scenic and historic trails around Cinque Torri in the Dolomiti Ampezzane mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. Explore restored artillery bunkers and trenches from World War I conflicts between Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops. The "Five Towers" (Cinque Torri or Fünf Türme) rise to 2361 meters elevation on Averau mountain in the Nuvolao group of the Dolomites. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Hike scenic and historic trails around Cinque Torri in the Dolomiti Ampezzane mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. Explore restored artillery bunkers and trenches from World War I conflicts between Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops. The "Five Towers" (Cinque Torri or Fünf Türme) rise to 2361 meters elevation on Averau mountain in the Nuvolao group of the Dolomites. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • A donkey shares the trail near Monte Civetta, near Gasthaus Passo di Giau, in Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), northern Italy, Europe. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Monte Civetta, near Gasthaus Passo di Giau, in Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), northern Italy, Europe. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • A hiking family admires Monte Civetta from a trail near Gasthaus Passo di Giau, in Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), northern Italy, Europe. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Yellow and white lichen grows a pattern on a rock near Gasthaus Passo di Giau (2236 meters) in the Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), northern Italy, Europe. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • A young woman with tray is carved in wood at the entry of Gasthaus Passo di Giau (2236 meters) in the Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), northern Italy, Europe. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Yellow flowers bloom beneath Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," also called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German), which are distinctive icons of the Alps, in the Sexten Dolomites of northeastern Italy, Europe. Until 1919 the peaks formed part of the border between Italy and Austria. Now they lie on the border between the Italian provinces of South Tyrol and Belluno and still are a part of the linguistic boundary between German-speaking and Italian-speaking majorities. Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola  2857 m (9373 ft) and Cima Ovest  or "Western Peak" 2973 m (9754 ft). The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO. Panorama stitched from 4 overlapping photos.
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  • Marmolada (Ladin: Marmoleda, German: Marmolata, 3343 meters / 10,968 feet elevation) is the highest mountain in the Dolomites, or Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. The view looks westwards from a trail west of Gasthaus Passo di Giau. The Dolomites are honored as a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Crepuscular rays of sunlight break through clouds in the Dolomites, or Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. The view looks westwards from a trail west of Gasthaus Passo di Giau. The Dolomites are honored as a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • From Gasthaus Passo di Giau (2236 meters), explore scenic trails of the Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps), northern Italy, Europe. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Crepuscular rays of sunlight break through clouds in the Dolomites, or Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. The view looks westwards from a trail west of Gasthaus Passo di Giau. The Dolomites are honored as a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Crepuscular rays of sunlight break through clouds in the Dolomites, or Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. The view looks westwards from a trail west of Gasthaus Passo di Giau. The Dolomites are honored as a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • The peaks of Cadini Group, Sorapiss Group, and Monte Cristallo rise (left to right) in the Dolomites, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. In the Cadini di Misurina, Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola and Cima Ovest. Sorapiss and Monte Cristallo are in the Ampezzo Dolomites. The Cadini Group is in the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto, or Sexten/Sextner/Sextener Dolomiten) which lie north of the Fiume Ansiei valley and Auronzo. From the Rifugio Auronzo toll road, hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German). The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009. Panorama stitched from 4 overlapping photos.
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  • Crepuscular rays of sunlight break through clouds in the Dolomites, or Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. The view looks westwards from a trail west of Gasthaus Passo di Giau. The Dolomites are honored as a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Hike scenic and historic trails around Cinque Torri in the Dolomiti Ampezzane mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. Explore restored artillery bunkers and trenches from World War I conflicts between Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops. The "Five Towers" (Cinque Torri or Fünf Türme) rise to 2361 meters elevation on Averau mountain in the Nuvolao group of the Dolomites. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Purple alpine flowers bloom in the Sexten Dolomites, Italy, Europe.
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  • Rays of setting sun backlight the Parish Church of St. Nicholas (Nikolauskirche; dedicated to San Nicolò; consecrated in 1507), in Winnebach (Prato Drava) village, Sesto Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe. For cheaper lodging in Val Pusteria (Pustertal), try Winnebach (Prato alla Drava) village near the Austrian border, beneath the Sexten/Sesto Dolomites (Italian: Dolomiti di Sesto; German: Sextener Dolomiten), in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (South Tyrol), Italy. Winnebach (Prato Drava) is in the comune (municipality) of Innichen/San Candido. The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • A white flower blooms with yellow center. Hike scenic and historic trails around Cinque Torri in the Dolomiti Ampezzane mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. Explore restored artillery bunkers and trenches from World War I conflicts between Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops. The "Five Towers" (Cinque Torri or Fünf Türme) rise to 2361 meters elevation on Averau mountain in the Nuvolao group of the Dolomites. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • An alpine "spring gentian" flower (Gentiana verna, in the family Gentianaceae) blooms with a deep blue five-lobed corolla (set of petals), at Passo di Giau, Dolomites / Dolomiti, the Alps, Italy, Europe. From Gasthaus Passo di Giau (2236 meters), explore scenic trails of the Dolomites. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Yellow flowers bloom, and peaks of the Cadini Group rise in the Dolomites mountain range (Dolomiti), Italy, Europe. Hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," also called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German). Until 1919 the peaks formed part of the border between Italy and Austria. Now they lie on the border between the Italian provinces of South Tyrol and Belluno and still are a part of the linguistic boundary between German-speaking and Italian-speaking majorities. The Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Marmolada (Ladin: Marmoleda, German: Marmolata, 3343 meters / 10,968 feet elevation) is the highest mountain in the Dolomites, or Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. The view looks westwards from a trail west of Gasthaus Passo di Giau. The Dolomites are honored as a natural World Heritage Site (2009) by UNESCO.
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  • Shoppers gather at at a Despar grocery store in downtown Innichen/San Candido, in the valley of Alta Pusteria (Pustertal), beneath the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto / Sexten / Sextner / Sextener Dolomiten) mountains, in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (South Tyrol) region of Italy, Europe. The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • St. Michael the Archangel Parish church (Parrocchiale di San Michele / Pfarrkirche zum Hl. Michael) dates back to the 1200s and was converted to Baroque style in 1735, in the town of San Candido (Innichen), in Alta Pusteria (Pustertal), in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (South Tyrol), Italy, Europe. San Candido is a gateway to the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto / Sexten / Sextner / Sextener Dolomiten) mountains. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009. This panorama was stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
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  • St. Michael the Archangel Parish church (Parrocchiale di San Michele / Pfarrkirche zum Hl. Michael) dates back to the 1200s and was converted to Baroque style in 1735, in the town of San Candido (Innichen), in Alta Pusteria (Pustertal), in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (South Tyrol), Italy, Europe. This interior panorama was stitched from 3 overlapping photos. San Candido is a gateway to the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto / Sexten / Sextner / Sextener Dolomiten) mountains. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009. This interior panorama was stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
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  • St. Michael the Archangel Parish church (Parrocchiale di San Michele / Pfarrkirche zum Hl. Michael) dates back to the 1200s and was converted to Baroque style in 1735, in the town of San Candido (Innichen), in Alta Pusteria (Pustertal), in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (South Tyrol), Italy, Europe. San Candido is a gateway to the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto / Sexten / Sextner / Sextener Dolomiten) mountains. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Old wooden double doors are framed by brick, in Calalzo di Cadore village, Dolomites mountains, in Belluno province, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. The painter Titian was born in the adjacent town of Pieve di Cadore around 1488-1490.
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  • The castle-like residence of Villa Wachtler was built in 1911 in Alpine Art Nouveau style, in Innichen/San Candido, in the valley of Alta Pusteria/Pustertal, in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (South Tyrol), Italy, Europe. Villa Wachtler is the residence of Michael Wachtler, who is founder of the town's Dolomythos Museum and is self-described as a "discoverer, philosopher of nature, author, and film director." Innichen is a gateway to the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto / Sexten / Sextner / Sextener Dolomiten) mountains, part of the Southern Limestone Alps. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Surprisingly young children climb and rappel (abseil) while harnessed and roped on a practice wall in downtown Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Dolomites mountains, Italy, Europe. The mountain town of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters/4016 feet elevation) is surrounded by the Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps) at the top of Valle del Boite in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy. This ski resort hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Surprisingly young children climb and rappel (abseil) while harnessed and roped on a practice wall in downtown Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Europe. Afternoon sun rays burst through clouds over the Ampezzo Dolomites. Cortina's parish church, the Basilica dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, was built 1769-1775, and the new belltower was built 69.50 metres high in 1852-58. The mountain town of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters/4016 feet elevation) is surrounded by the Dolomites (Dolomiti, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps) at the top of Valle del Boite in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy. This ski resort hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • See Croda Rossa d'Ampezzo (Hohe Gaisl, 3148 meters/10,329 feet) from the start of a via ferrata route on a stairway above Rifugio Lorenzi on Monte Cristallo, in the Dolomites, Italy, Europe. Monte Cristallo lies within Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo, whose park boundary runs along the summit ridge of Croda Rossa, which also defines the border of Natural Park Fannes-Sennes-Prags. This ridge boundary also splits the Veneto region from South Tyrol (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol) region of Italy. As boundaries cut it in half, Croda Rossa is often grouped in the Dolomiti di Braies (Prags Dolomites), or is sometimes considered part of the Ampezzo Dolomites. A lift to Forcella Staunies on Monte Cristallo gives unforgettable views over the mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo. Directions: From Cortina, drive 6km east on SR48 to the large parking lot for Ski Area Faloria Cristallo Mietres (just west of Passo Tre Croci Federavecchia). Take a chair-lift from Rio Gere to Son Forca (rising from 1698m to 2215m). Then take the old style ovovia (egg-shaped) Gondellift Forcella Staunies to Rifugio Guido Lorenzi (2932m) for astounding deck views and exciting via ferrata climbing routes. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Croda Rossa di Sesto peak is also known as Cima Dieci and Sextener Rotwand (9728 ft/2965 m). From Bagni di Moso near Sesto in Val Pusteria (Pustertal), take the Rotwand lift (gondola) to Prati di Croda Rossa meadows for scenic walks in the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto / Sexten / Sextner / Sextener Dolomiten). A short way up trail #100 offers a good overlook of Val Fiscalina (Fischleintal), in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (South Tyrol), Italy. The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Church clock. The Parish Church of St. Nicholas (Nikolauskirche; dedicated to San Nicolò) was consecrated in 1507, in Winnebach (Prato Drava) village, Sesto Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe. For cheaper lodging in Val Pusteria (Pustertal), try Winnebach (Prato alla Drava) village near the Austrian border, beneath the Sexten/Sesto Dolomites (Italian: Dolomiti di Sesto; German: Sextener Dolomiten), in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (South Tyrol), Italy. Winnebach (Prato Drava) is in the comune (municipality) of Innichen/San Candido. The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Hikers admire sharp peaks of the Cadini Group in the Sesto Dolomites, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. In the Cadini di Misurina, Cima Grande rises to 2999 meters (9839 feet), between Cima Piccola and Cima Ovest. The Cadini Group is in the municipality of Auronzo, in the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto, or Sexten/Sextner/Sextener Dolomiten) which lie north of the Fiume Ansiei valley. From the Rifugio Auronzo toll road, hike for spectacular views around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for "Three Peaks of Lavaredo," called Drei Zinnen or "Three Merlons" in German). The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Swans swim in Lago di Dobbiaco (Toblacher See) in Val di Landro/ Höhlensteintal (in the watershed of Val Pusteria/Pustertal), in the municipality of Dobbiaco (Toblach), Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region of Italy. Lake Dobbiaco exactly borders two Nature Parks: Tre Cime/Drei Zinnen Nature Reserve and Parco Naturale Fanes-Senes-Braies (Naturpark Fanes-Sennes-Prags). Originally formed from landslides, the lake level is now helped by humans. The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • Swans swim in Lago di Dobbiaco (Toblacher See) in Val di Landro/ Höhlensteintal (in the watershed of Val Pusteria/Pustertal), in the municipality of Dobbiaco (Toblach), Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region of Italy. Lake Dobbiaco exactly borders two Nature Parks: Tre Cime/Drei Zinnen Nature Reserve and Parco Naturale Fanes-Senes-Braies (Naturpark Fanes-Sennes-Prags). Originally formed from landslides, the lake level is now helped by humans. The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
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  • From Gondellift Forcella Staunies, see Monte Pelmo, Monte Civetta, and Croda da Lago (left to right) on the horizon to the southwest. A lift to Forcella Staunies on Monte Cristallo gives unforgettable views over the Dolomites mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. Monte Cristallo lies within Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo. Directions: From Cortina, drive 6km east on SR48 to the large parking lot for Ski Area Faloria Cristallo Mietres (just west of Passo Tre Croci Federavecchia). Take a chair-lift from Rio Gere to Son Forca (rising from 1698m to 2215m). Then ride the old style ovovia (egg-shaped) Gondellift Forcella Staunies to Rifugio Guido Lorenzi (2932m) for astounding views. Climbers enjoy spectacular via ferrata routes here. The ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters/4016 feet) is surrounded by the beautiful Dolomiti, part of the Southern Limestone Alps. Cortina gained worldwide fame after hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
    13ITA-40137_Monte-Cristallo_Dolomite...jpg
  • The Cristallo Group reflects in Lago di Landro (Dürrensee) is in Val di Landro/Höhlensteintal (in the watershed of Val Pusteria/Pustertal), in Tre Cime/Drei Zinnen Nature Reserve, in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (South Tyrol) region of Italy. Cristallo is largely formed from the Upper Triassic dolomitic rock Dolomia principale. Cristallo mountain group was formed during Cretaceous, as were the Dolomites in general, due to the collision between the African and European continents. The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
    13ITA-30352_Lake-Landro_Durrensee.jpg
  • Grand Hotel Lake Misurina (1754 meters/5755 feet elevation, postal code: 32041 Auronzo di Cadore) is in Tre Cime/Drei Zinnen Nature Reserve, in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. Lago di Misurina is only 14 km from Cortina d’Ampezzo. The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in northern Italy, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
    13ITA-30357_Lake-Misurina.jpg
  • Bicyclists rest by an old red hotel marked Km.119.000 on Strada Statale 51, about 20 minutes north of Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe.
    13ITA-30381_red-hotel.jpg
  • A short, steep walk from Rotwand lift takes you to an impressive overlook of Val Fiscalina (Fischleintal) and Croda Rossa di Sesto peak, also known as Cima Dieci and Sextener Rotwand (left, 9728 feet/2965 meters). From Bagni di Moso near Sesto in Val Pusteria (Pustertal), take the Rotwand lift (gondola) to Prati di Croda Rossa meadows for scenic walks in the Sesto Dolomites (Dolomiti di Sesto / Sexten / Sextner / Sextener Dolomiten). A short way up trail #100 offers a good overlook of Val Fiscalina (Fischleintal), in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (South Tyrol), Italy. The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, Europe. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009. This panorama was stitched from 6 overlapping photos.
    13ITA-30279-84pan_Val-Fiscalina_Dolo...jpg
  • A lift to Forcella Staunies on Monte Cristallo gives unforgettable views over the Sesto and other Dolomites mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. Monte Cristallo lies within Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo. Directions: From Cortina, drive 6km east on SR48 to the large parking lot for Ski Area Faloria Cristallo Mietres (just west of Passo Tre Croci Federavecchia). Take a chair-lift from Rio Gere to Son Forca (rising from 1698m to 2215m). Then take the old style ovovia (egg-shaped) Gondellift Forcella Staunies to Rifugio Guido Lorenzi (2932m) for astounding views. Climbers enjoy spectacular via ferrata routes here. The ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters/4016 feet) lies at the head of Valle del Boite surrounded by the beautiful Dolomiti, part of the Southern Limestone Alps. Cortina gained worldwide fame after hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
    13ITA-40084_Monte-Cristallo_Dolomite...jpg
  • From Gondellift Forcella Staunies, see Monte Pelmo, Monte Civetta, and Croda da Lago (left to right) on the horizon to the southwest. A lift to Forcella Staunies on Monte Cristallo gives unforgettable views over the Dolomites mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. Monte Cristallo lies within Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo. Directions: From Cortina, drive 6km east on SR48 to the large parking lot for Ski Area Faloria Cristallo Mietres (just west of Passo Tre Croci Federavecchia). Take a chair-lift from Rio Gere to Son Forca (rising from 1698m to 2215m). Then ride the old style ovovia (egg-shaped) Gondellift Forcella Staunies to Rifugio Guido Lorenzi (2932m) for astounding views. Climbers enjoy spectacular via ferrata routes here. The ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters/4016 feet) is surrounded by the beautiful Dolomiti, part of the Southern Limestone Alps. Cortina gained worldwide fame after hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
    13ITA-40107_Monte-Cristallo_Dolomite...jpg
  • A lift to Forcella Staunies on Monte Cristallo gives unforgettable views over the Sesto and other Dolomites mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. Monte Cristallo lies within Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo. Directions: From Cortina, drive 6km east on SR48 to the large parking lot for Ski Area Faloria Cristallo Mietres (just west of Passo Tre Croci Federavecchia). Take a chair-lift from Rio Gere to Son Forca (rising from 1698m to 2215m). Then take the old style ovovia (egg-shaped) Gondellift Forcella Staunies to Rifugio Guido Lorenzi (2932m) for astounding views. Climbers enjoy spectacular via ferrata routes here. The ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters/4016 feet) lies at the head of Valle del Boite surrounded by the beautiful Dolomiti, part of the Southern Limestone Alps. Cortina gained worldwide fame after hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
    13ITA-40109_Monte-Cristallo_Dolomite...jpg
  • From Gondellift Forcella Staunies, see Monte Pelmo, Monte Civetta, and Croda da Lago (left to right) on the horizon to the southwest. A lift to Forcella Staunies on Monte Cristallo gives unforgettable views over the Dolomites mountains near Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy, Europe. Monte Cristallo lies within Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo. Directions: From Cortina, drive 6km east on SR48 to the large parking lot for Ski Area Faloria Cristallo Mietres (just west of Passo Tre Croci Federavecchia). Take a chair-lift from Rio Gere to Son Forca (rising from 1698m to 2215m). Then ride the old style ovovia (egg-shaped) Gondellift Forcella Staunies to Rifugio Guido Lorenzi (2932m) for astounding views. Climbers enjoy spectacular via ferrata routes here. The ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Ladin: Anpëz, German: Hayden, at 1224 meters/4016 feet) is surrounded by the beautiful Dolomiti, part of the Southern Limestone Alps. Cortina gained worldwide fame after hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics. UNESCO honored the Dolomites as a natural World Heritage Site in 2009.
    13ITA-40141_Monte-Cristallo_Dolomite...jpg
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