13 Places in Italy You Need to See Before You Die

8The Dolomites

Italy is not only about ancient cities and Mediterranean beaches. The Dolomites offer dramatic mountain peaks, green valleys, alpine lakes, and beautiful villages.

They are a UNESCO World Heritage site stretching across parts of Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Visit in summer for hiking or in winter for spectacular snowy scenery.