Prags - Braies: Filialkirche Schmieden - Ferrara

Lake Braies shapes the setting of Braies (Prags) — its pale turquoise water and steep Dolomite walls set the rhythm of this South Tyrolean valley through summer walking seasons and deep winter snow. At the head of the Valle di Braies, the lake sits beneath Croda del Becco, also known as Seekofel, within Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park. Braies belongs to the Puster Valley area, where German and Italian names reflect South Tyrol’s multilingual identity; Prags and Braies are both used for the community. Wooden boathouses on the shore and farms in the surrounding hamlets speak to enduring alpine traditions. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Braies and the Dolomites.

Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol is renowned across Italy for the Dolomites, whose pale limestone massifs define much of its eastern skyline. This autonomous region follows the upper Adige basin, from vineyards and apple orchards around Bolzano to high valleys crossed by glaciers and Alpine passes. Its character is distinctly multilingual: Italian and German are official languages, while Ladin remains in use in several Dolomite valleys. Medieval castles, Tyrolean customs and Italian city life meet in a borderland historically connected with Tyrol. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the central Alps connects regionally.

Among the countries of southern Europe, Italy stands out for its Mediterranean coastline and cities marked by the legacy of ancient Rome. The Alps form its northern frontier, while the Apennines run down the peninsula and the Po crosses the broad plain of the north. Rome’s Colosseum and Roman Forum recall the ancient empire; Florence is closely associated with the Renaissance, and Venice is built across a lagoon on the Adriatic. Food changes markedly between regions, from olive-oil cooking in the south to rice dishes in the Po Valley. Sicily and Sardinia add distinct island identities to a country whose regions retain strong local character. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Italy’s coasts, cities and mountains.