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TRADITIONS

Traditions which are never forgotten

Discover such distinctive features which have, over time, transformed into Cortina’s precious heritage.

The everyday reality of the mountain valley, in an environment as fascinating as it is severe, has taught us to give significance to the small, simple things, to everything that creates a sense of sharing, mutual help and belonging.

Ampezzo Ladin

Cortina d’Ampezzo has its own language, a dialect that belongs to the Dolomitic Ladin area and has numerous derivations, including from the Celts and Raetians, as well as from the Latin of Imperial Roman times.

Ladino Ampezzano

Cortina d’Ampezzo has its own language, a dialect that belongs to the Dolomitic Ladin area and has numerous derivations, including from the Celts and Raetians, as well as from the Latin of Imperial Roman times.

Sestieri d’Ampezzo​

They represent the local communities, have their own historical and culinary traditions, and organise numerous folklore events which create moments that keep social relations and the cultural heritage of the Ampezzo valley alive.

Sestieri d’Ampezzo​

They represent the local communities, have their own historical and culinary traditions, and organise numerous folklore events which create moments that keep social relations and the cultural heritage of the Ampezzo valley alive.

Regole d’Ampezzo

This ancient order, dating back to 1200, brings together the descendants of the original families of the Ampezzo Valley, the Regolieri, who manage the Cortina territory according to the Laudi, the ancient laws. 

Regole d’Ampezzo

This ancient order, dating back to 1200, brings together the descendants of the original families of the Ampezzo Valley, the Regolieri, who manage the Cortina territory according to the Laudi, the ancient laws. 

Popular celebrations

Many local festivals represent the most important traditional moments in the Ampezzo Valley: from the Krampus accompanying S. Nicolò to Carnival, from the Sagra d’Ampezzo to the Fèŝta de ra Bàndes.

Celebrazioni popolari

Many local festivals represent the most important traditional moments in the Ampezzo Valley: from the Krampus accompanying S. Nicolò to Carnival, from the Sagra d’Ampezzo to the Fèŝta de ra Bàndes.

Handicrafts

The shops of Cortina d’Ampezzo are brimming with local hand crafted products showing off the most genuine and original artistic expression in the valley.

Artigianato

The shops of Cortina d’Ampezzo are brimming with local hand crafted products showing off the most genuine and original artistic expression in the valley.

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Cortina Marketing is the Official Tourism Board for promotion, communication and territorial marketing of the Queen of the Dolomites. It is part of the Società Servizi Ampezzo Unipersonale Srl, a subsidiary of the Municipality of Cortina d’Ampezzo.

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