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The Dolomites are unlike any Italy you have imagined. Here, the sun shines only to melt the snow. The cobblestones are dark and earthy, lived in. The airy green valleys are watched over by terrifying, jagged silver peaks. Houses all appear to be handmade of wood, cascading down the hilly havens of pastoral land.
This is no Mediterranean landscape of turquoise and tangerine hues. This is no gentle, sweeping countryside of red wine-making farms. Forget about the ornate cathedrals brandishing their gold statues and famously painted frescoes.
This is a land uniquely its own: Trentino-Alto Adige. It is a melting pot of culture and tradition with neighboring Austria, as diverse as its topographical attributes. The juxtaposition of stone earth making its forceful attempt to touch the sky, with the serene beauty of its soft green fields and bright blue lakes, characterizes its idiosyncratic personality as a region.
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The Dolomites in Italy boast the most unique stone peaks of the Alps. Their cool silver hue melts into a warm rose glow as the sun sets.
The stunning lakes of Braies and Carezza showcase the beauty of the mountains on their still surfaces, creating crystal-clear reflections in early morning.
Alpine towns absorb you into their local life, through their artisanal regional products and uniquely red-spired churches. Their humble facades reflect the humility of the people who live in the constant shadow of intimidating earth.
Rugged is the motif of the Dolomites in Italy – from its terrain, its architecture, its weather. To meet such ruggedness requires a resilient people. Those are who you will meet while visiting this Italy.
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