Culture - Have fun on the Dolomites!
Dolomites - new and old
The valleys of the Dolomites have maintained their many ancient traditions which still today are part of everyday life. This can be seen in the particularly attractive and warm architecture, it can be tasted in the delicious food made by following recipes handed down from generation to generation, it can be heard in the folk music of the many village bands.
Indeed the traditions have not been lost, yet they have not got in the way of new ideas, modern architecture or experimental sounds and exotic tastes. Thus in the Dolomites today you may listen to a jazz festival while enjoying a typical meal in a traditionally furnitured alpine hut.
The towns in and around the Dolomites also offer something for those who like to discover more about the history and culture of the area in its many interesting and attractive museums.
One of the most famous ones is without doubt the museum built for the probably best-known mummy in the world: the Iceman Ötzi.
Christmas markets
Winter in the Alps goes hand and hand with the tastes, the smells, the music and the lights of the most renowned winter tradition: the Christmas market.
Impressionists and post-impressionists in Rovereto
The exhibition at the Mart, the Museum of Modern Art in Rovereto in the province of Trento, presents the masterpieces from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
Bolzano/Bozen - Alpine town of the year 2009
The city of Bolzano is often called “The Gate to the Dolomites”. The history of this town of about 100,000 inhabitants dates back to over 2,000 years ago.
Don't forget to try it!
Polenta, a northern Italian speciality, is a must when visiting the Dolomites. Made from yellow maize, polenta is considered to be the “bread of the Dolomites”.
Art & taste - Christmas culinary specialities
A Holiday to remember and to taste! The Christmas food in the Dolomites is delicious.
