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South of the town are the ski
resorts of the Alpe del Nevegal;
in the summer a chair lift
operates from Faverghera up
the flank of the mountain to
a height of 1,600 m (5,250 ft),
offering extensive views.
E Museo Civico
Piazza Duomo 16. Tel 0437 94 48 36.
Open Tue–Sun. Closed Wed, Thu, Sat
& Sun pm. & 8 = ∑ museo.
The façade and entrance to the Renaissance Palazzo dei Rettori in Belluno comune.belluno.it
q Conegliano in the views to be seen from e Cortina
the 12th-century Porta Rugo
Treviso. * 35,000. V @ n Via XX d’Ampezzo
Settembre 61 (0438 212 30). ( Fri. at the southern end of Via
Mezzaterra, the main street of Belluno. * 6,800. @ n Corso Italia
Conegliano lies among Prosecco- the old town. More spectacular 81 (0436 86 90 86). ( Tue am & Fri
producing vineyards, and still are the views from the bell am. ∑ infodolomiti.it
winemakers from all over Italy tower of the 16th-century
learn their craft at Conegliano’s Duomo (subsequently rebuilt). Italy’s top ski resort, much
renowned wine school. Via XX The nearby baptistry houses a favoured by the smart set from
Settembre, the arcaded main font cover with the figure of Turin and Milan, is well supplied
street, is lined with fine 15th- to John the Baptist carved by with restaurants and bars. Cortina
18th-century palazzi, many in Andrea Brustolon (1662–1732). is set amid the extremely
the Venetian Gothic style or Brustolon’s works also grace dramatic scenery of the Dolomites
decorated with fading frescoes. the churches of San Pietro (see pp86–7), which explains
The Duomo contains the town’s (on Via San Pietro) and Santo part of the resort’s attraction: all
one great work of art, Stefano (Piazza Santo Stefano). around, crags and spires thrust
an altarpiece painted North of Piazza del Duomo their distinctive weather-beaten
by local artist Cima da stands the elegant Palazzo shapes above the trees.
Conegliano (1460– dei Rettori (1491) – Cortina has better than average
1518) de picting the once home to the sports facilities, thanks to hosting
Virgin and Child town’s Venetian the 1956 Winter Olympics. In
with Saints (1493). rulers – and the addition to downhill and cross-
Reproductions A mythical statue on 12th-century country skiing, there is also a ski
of Cima’s most famous Conegliano’s theatre Torre Civica, jump and a bobsleigh run for
works are on show in all that now those who favour something
the Casa di Cima, the artist’s survives of a medieval castle. more adventurous than usual, as
birthplace. The detailed The Museo Civico contains well as an Olympic ice stadium,
landscapes in the background paintings by Bartolomeo several swimming pools, tennis
of his paintings were based on Montagna (1450–1523) and courts and riding facilities.
the hills around the town; the Sebastiano Ricci (1659–1734), During the summer months,
same views can still be seen and a notable archaeological Cortina becomes an excellent
from the gardens surrounding section. North of the museum base for walkers. Useful
the Castelvecchio (old castle). is Belluno’s finest square, the information on trails and guided
Piazza del Mercato, with its walks is available from the tourist
P Casa di Cima arcaded Renaissance palaces office or, during the summer,
Via Cima 24. Tel 0438 224 94. and its fountain of 1410. from the Guides’ office opposite.
Open Sat & Sun, pm only and during
temporary exhibitions. &
w Belluno
* 36,000. n Piazza Duomo 2. V
@ ( Sat. ∑ infodolomiti.it
Picturesque Belluno, capital of
Belluno province, serves as a
bridge between the two
different parts of the Veneto,
with the flat plains to the south
and the Dolomite peaks to the
north. Both are encapsulated Corso Italia in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy’s most important ski resort

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