Places worth the detour in Cortina d'Ampezzo

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, across 5 kinds of detour; natural wonders & landscapes are the largest group (4). Best known: Cinque Torri. 7 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Nature & landscapes4 Ruins & the uncanny1 Sacred sites1 Built landmarks1 Fun & leisure1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Cinque Torri

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Mountain in the Dolomites

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2.Olimpia delle Tofane

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Ski course in Cortina d'Ampezzo

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3.Basilica Minore dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo

Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem

Church building in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

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4.Piz Popena

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Mountain in Italy

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5.Lake Sorapiss

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Lake in the Dolomites, Northern Italy

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6.Passo Tre Croci

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Mountain pass

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7.Castello di Botestagno

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Medieval castle ruins in the Dolomites

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8.military shrine of Pocol

Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem

Military shrine in the Italian municipality of Cortina d’Ampezzo, in the province of Belluno

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