Culture & Traditions of the Agordino Dolomites

From the Heart of the Dolomites UNESCO World Natural Heritage

An extraordinary historical and cultural heritage waits for you in the Agordino, the Heart of the Dolomites UNESCO World Natural Heritage!

A Land to be discovered: in addition to the amazing quantity of Dolomites Heritage present within its borders (4 of the 9 officially recognized and protected Dolomite Systems lies in the Agordino area), the Agordino territory welcomes visitors from all over the world with the genuine fascination of its ancient traditions. Let yourself be enchanted by the unique charm of the truly Dolomitic customs and traditions of the Heart of the Dolomites!

Men and Mountains, forever bounded in a rich repertoire of local customs, legends and folklore; ancient rites to be discovered and experienced; various local languages with unique sounds and the genuine taste of the best and most tasty dishes of the Dolomite cuisine: this is the Agordino, the Heart of the Dolomites! A unique mixture of Ladino and Venetian elements, with contributions from the nearby Cadore and many indigenous features: discover the uniqueness of a place where all the Dolomitic cultures converge and merge; the 7 Valleys of the Cordevole River, from the Sella Massif to the Monti del Sole, warmly invite you to discover the geographical center of the Dolomite Mountains, far away from crowdedness and hideous tourist traps; come and experience the genuinity and magnificence of the most beautiful mountain scenario of the world, the Agordino Dolomites!

In this section we have tried to properly highlight all the elements that contrubute to make the Agordino culture and traditions so unique and fascinating. From the delicious local cooking traditions to the rich heritage of local legends to the colorful Patronal festivals of the Heart of the Dolomites; all the historical atractions of the 16 Municipality of the Agordino and a dense insight into the local history. A place to be discovered and loved!