15 Otherworldly Pictures to Make you Want to Visit the Dolomites Right Now
The Dolomites, a mountain range located in northeastern Italy, had been on my wish list for a while. Returning to Italy after 4 years in October 2019, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to visit them. As part as the Southern Limestone Alps, the Italian Dolomites are widely regarded as being amongst the most beautiful and attractive mountain landscapes in the world. Featuring 18 peaks above 3000m, narrow, deep and long valleys, lush pine forests, meadows, picture-perfect lakes and charming small towns with picturesque churches, the Dolomites was declared a World Heritage Site in 2009 by UNESCO for its outstanding universal value. It is the perfect place for outdoors adventures, such as: hiking, cycling, skiing, mountain climbing, paragliding, hand gliding and even rafting. Traveling along the Dolomites and through its incommensurable natural beauty left me completely in awe! This part of Italy has definitely stolen my heart and become one of my favorite places on earth. ...