Cortina and the Olympic City: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Highlights

• Olympic History
• Glamorous Streets
• Flexible Access

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   Pass by

   Stroll past this "urban living room" to see the bronze bust of famous mountain guide Angelo Dibona. Learn how this square hosted the first televised Winter Olympics in 1956.

2. 2

   Cortina d'Ampezzo

   Pass by

   Walk along this world-renowned Alpine resort that transformed from a modest Ladin village into a global brand. Discover its unique blend of mountain culture and "Dolce Vita" glamour. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   Pass by

   Walk along Cortina’s premier pedestrian street, a hub for luxury shopping and iconic film sets. Observe the fascinating contrast between high-fashion elegance and the serious discipline of mountain sports. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

4. 4

   Basilica dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo

   Pass by

   Pass by this late-Baroque parish church to admire its 1703 wooden altar and 68-meter campanile made of local dolomitic stone. It serves as the spiritual heart of the community. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   Pass by

   Walk along this street where the Olympic story becomes intimate. Learn about Giuliana Minuzzo, the first woman to read the Olympic oath during the historic 1956 opening ceremony. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   Pass by

   Pass by this scenic viewpoint featuring the Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos. It offers a perfect frame of the town with the towering Dolomites as a backdrop.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   Pass by

   Stroll past the viewpoint of these UNESCO-listed peaks, once an ancient tropical sea. See the "Schuss" on the Olimpia delle Tofane slope, the arena for women's downhill skiing. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

8. 8

   Stadio Olimpico del Ghiaccio

   Pass by

   Catch a glimpse of this historic venue, originally built for the 1956 Games and renewed for 2026. It stands as a tangible legacy of Cortina's long-standing Olympic identity and hosting tradition. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Before you go

Location