The Dolomites: UNESCO World Natural Heritage

Born as coral reefs 250 million years ago, today they soar skywards proud and confident as white towers of rock.

Formation: The Dolomites are part of the Southern Alps and are striking because of their unique pale Dolomite rock. Geographically they straddle the borders of three Italian provinces: South Tyrol, Trentino and Belluno. The characteristic rock of the Dolomites consists of…