Cortina d'Ampezzo

Cortina d'Ampezzo is a town and commune in the province of Belluno, Veneto, northern Italy. Located in the Dolomites, it is a popular winter sport resort. Probably among the three most exclusive mountain locations in Europe, Cortina is known for its first-class hotels and shops.

Geography

The area of Cortina d'Ampezzo is characterized by the typical Dolomite environment, mostly covered with large lawns intermingled with pinophyta woods. The most famous peaks in the city's neighbourhood include Le Tofane, Il Cristallo and Le Cinque Torri. Fauna include marmots, reindeers, roe deers, chamoises and hares.

Culture

The surroundings of Cortina have been the location for a number of movies, including Cliffhanger starring Sylvester Stallone, Krull, the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only and The Pink Panther starring David Niven and Peter Sellers.

Cortina d'Ampezzo was the host town of the 1956 Winter Olympics. The 1944 Winter Olympics were also scheduled to be held in Cortina, but were cancelled because of World War II. The 1941 Nordic and Alpine World Skiing Championships were held in Cortina as well.

Cortina was the home of Olympic bobsledder Eugenio Monti who was the first winner of the de Coubertin medal for fair play.

Close to Cortina d'Ampezzo is San Vito di Cadore.

Fractions

Acquabona, Cadelverzo di sopra, Cadelverzo di sotto, Cadin di sopra, Cadin di sotto, Campo di sopra, Campo di sotto, Chiamulera, Fiames, Fraina, Mortisa, Piana da Lago, Pocol, Sacus, Socol, Staulin, Zuel.

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Host cities of the Winter Olympic Games | Towns in the Veneto

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