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.
THE DOLOMITES DECLARED A WORLD HERITAGE SITE
On 26 June 2009 the Dolomites were inscribed on the list of World Heritage Sites
Carnival in the Dolomites
In many valleys and towns of the Dolomites Carnival festivals have a long tradition. Every year this “crazy time” is celebrated in the most colourful of ways.
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.
Traditions - Carnival on the ski slopes of the Dolomites
The Dolomites Carnival festivals have a long tradition.
MMM Messner Mountain Museum Firmian
The famous mountaineer, Reinhold Messner, displays a vast collection of paintings, sculptures and memorabilia from his many expeditions at the Sigmundskron/Firmiano Castle.
