Campitello di Fassa: Canazei - Col Rodella

Among the mountain communities of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Campitello di Fassa stands out for its setting beneath the Sassolungo massif in Val di Fassa. The village follows the Avisio valley, where the Dolomites rise sharply above meadows, forests and traditional settlement patterns. The Col Rodella cable car begins here, linking Campitello with high slopes below the Sella Group and routes used by hikers, skiers and cyclists. Campitello belongs to the Ladin-speaking Fassa Valley, whose language and Alpine traditions remain a defining part of local identity. Continue with other views from Val di Fassa to see how this part of the Dolomites connects regionally.

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.