Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Dolomites is an extraordinary place, offering a wide range of activities and breathtaking scenery, where nature and culture come together in a unique experience. Cortina d'Ampezzo is known for its typical architecture, with chic, Alpine-style buildings and luxury hotels. The town known for being the site of the 1956 Winter Olympics and for hosting world-class sporting and cultural events is a popular tourist destination in both winter and summer, thanks to the activities it offers, such as skiing, climbing, hiking, mountain biking, golfing and more. In winter, ski lifts lead to numerous ski areas, while in summer the valleys offer hiking trails, mountain biking and climbing routes. The mountains of the Dolomites are characterized by steep slopes, vertical rock faces, and spectacular peaks. The area is popular with nature lovers, outdoor sports enthusiasts and lovers of history and culture. in 2009 they were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site