Sexten - Sesto: Valle di Sesto

Sexten–Sesto combines the everyday rhythm of an Alpine village with the stark limestone skyline of the Sesto Dolomites in a way that reflects its position on the eastern edge of South Tyrol. The settlement lies in the Sexten Valley near the Austrian border, and its surrounding peaks belong to the UNESCO-listed Dolomites. The ridge known as the Sexten Sundial includes Neuner, Zehner, Elfer, Zwölfer and Einser, whose profiles mark the passage of the sun. These mountains were part of the First World War front between Italy and Austria-Hungary, a legacy that remains important locally. The Three Peaks of Lavaredo are among the wider region’s best-known high-mountain landmarks. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Sexten–Sesto and the eastern 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.