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Cortina d’Ampezzo, jewel of the Italian Alps, has long drawn those who seek both adventure and old-world charm. Its modern origin story begins with its glamorous rise in the twentieth century as the “Queen of the Dolomites.” Cortina then stepped onto the world stage with the 1956 Winter Olympics, after which there was no turning back. Its slopes have since welcomed royalty, film stars, and alpine legends, enticing visitors with its pink-tinged peaks that are both thrilling and scenic. In summer, the snow gives way to meadows blooming with wildflowers, and the mountains become a playground for hikers, climbers, and cyclists.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Jason H. ★★★★★

The chapters on Cortina's rise as a glamorous twentieth-century resort are what hooked me — I had no idea how much old-world charm shaped the town. Plenty of alpine adventure in there too, and the writing never drags.

Miles M. ★★★★★

The vintage photos of Cortina's mid-century heyday are worth it alone, and the chapters on how it became a glamorous alpine destination fill in a story I only half knew. Read it slowly over a few evenings and it feels like a little trip to the Dolomites.

Amelia I. ★★★★★

The vintage photos of Cortina's early glamour years are what really sold me on this book. I read it before a ski trip and it made the town feel familiar before I even arrived.