Cortina d'Ampezzo: Col Gallina

Few towns in Veneto have a history as closely tied to winter sport as Cortina d'Ampezzo. Set in the Ampezzo Valley, it is encircled by the dramatic limestone peaks of the Dolomites, including the Tofane group and Monte Cristallo. The town hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics, an event that brought international attention to its ski slopes, ice sports and mountain infrastructure; it will also stage events during the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. Cortina remains part of the Ladin cultural area, whose language and Alpine traditions distinguish this corner of the Italian Alps. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Dolomites.

Veneto has served as a cultural crossroads within Italy since the Roman era. Its territory runs from the Dolomites in the north to the Adriatic coast, passing fertile plains crossed by the Brenta, Piave and Adige rivers. Venice, built on a lagoon and once the centre of a powerful maritime republic, remains the region’s defining historic city, while Verona is known for its Roman arena and Padua for its ancient university. Palladian villas around Vicenza reflect the architectural legacy of Andrea Palladio, and the hills north of Treviso are associated with Prosecco production. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around Veneto.

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.