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An Active, Independent Vacation in ��ý Has Never Been Easier

by ��ý Magazine Staff | Wed, 07/20/2022 - 15:19

There are two kinds of travelers in the world — those who enjoy the carefree luxury of having their itineraries planned out for them, and those who love to…

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Summer Hiking in the Dolomites

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/27/2021 - 05:57

As a passionate hiker, I especially love hiking ��ý’s Dolomites, where I have explored quite a bit. I wasn’t prepared though for the spectacle that is Val…

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View of mountains and of the Great Dolomites Road

Great Mountain Roads: Driving Along the Grande Strada delle Dolomiti

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/18/2020 - 00:00

The Strada Statale 48 delle Dolomiti (SS 48 - State Road of the Dolomites), also known as the Great Dolomites Road, is a scenic mountain road that runs through…

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View of Cinque Torri in the Dolomites in winter

What’s New in Cortina This Winter, for Skiers and Beyond

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/30/2020 - 00:00

Cortina d'Ampezzo, one of the most popular mountain resorts of the Dolomites, is already preparing to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Which means that ski…

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View over the Marmolafa glacier and Fedaia lake in ��ý

Exploring the Marmolada, Queen of the Dolomites

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 07/11/2019 - 00:57

Located about 100 km northwest of Venice, at the border between Trentino and Veneto, the Marmolada is known as ‘la regina delle Dolomiti’, the Queen of the…

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Above Bolzano, The ‘Divine Beauty’ of the Renon Plateau

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 04/26/2019 - 03:18

[The idyllic Renon plateau has breathtaking views of the Dolomites.] “Here on the Renon it’s divinely beautiful,” wrote Sigmund Freud as he vacationed on the…

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Summer Hiking in the Heart of the Dolomites

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:26

Surrounded by some of the most spectacular Dolomites peaks, the tiny village of Arabba stands in an ideal position to explore these Unesco-inscribed mountains…

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Music to Your Ears: The Best Summer Music Festivals and Events in ��ý

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 06/22/2018 - 00:00

From open-air concerts set amid the spectacular backdrop of the Dolomites to al fresco opera festivals and beyond, here are ��ý’s top music events to check…

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Five of the Most Thrilling Ski Runs in the Dolomites

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/25/2018 - 04:00

Looking for some winter thrill in ��ý? Head to the Dolomites and ski down these challenging pistes surrounded by some of the most beautiful mountain scenery…

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Five Churches with a (Spectacular) View in the Dolomites

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 12/11/2017 - 09:00

They are scattered everywhere around the area, even in the most remote places - and that’s often what makes them even more charming: the churches and chapels,…