San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero and Vanoi preserve a past rich in legends, traditions and mountain tales. From the legend of the otter that shaped the Primiero valley to the splendour of the mining era; from the fascinating and mysterious Castel Pietra to the memories of the Great War, the birth of Alpine tourism, and the genuine flavours of local cuisine, from delicious cheeses to fragrant Speck: embark on a journey through the memory of the Dolomites!
History AND TRADITIONS
An authentic and living identity
History of San Martino di Castrozza
San Martino di Castrozza, once known as Alpe di Castrozza, likely owes its name to an ancient Roman outpost, linked to the conquest of the Alps.
History of the Primiero Valley
The first documents on the Primiero Valley date back to the year 1000, but excavations near the Archpriest's Church of Fiera reveal settlements as early as the 5th-6th centuries, with a stable and large community.
Along the Canopi Route
Primiero's mining history comes to life in the themed trail "In the footsteps of the Canopi," an immersive experience that retraces the legacy left by the Bergknappen, the valley's ancient miners. This historical and naturalistic itinerary leads visitors through eight significant stops, revealing the region's mining past with the help of interactive silhouettes and audio content downloadable via QR code.
Primiero: Did it all start with an otter?
If you know San Martino di Castrozza and the Primiero and Vanoi valleys well, and you often return to the shadow of the Pale di San Martino for a regenerating holiday or a few days of relaxation, you've surely noticed the recurring presence of a charming animal, depicted in different ways and forms, yet unmistakable in appearance.
Castel Pietra
Overlooking the entire Primiero Valley, it's impossible to miss as you gaze toward the Canali Valley.
The Great War
One hundred years after the Great War, we retrace the paths that were the scene of battles during the First World War.
