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The Lakes of Italy
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Lake Misurina
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| Lake Santa Croce |
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Lake Santa Croce is the largest natural lake of the Veneto, surrounded by the Alpine
scenery of Alpago. It is a summer
windsurfing and sailing centre and the ideal base for excursions in the surrounding mountains, above all to the
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| Lake Auronzo |
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Lake Auronzo is another summer sports centre (with international canoeing and motorboat
competitions). It provides an unparalled view of the Tre Cime (three peaks) of
Lavaredo. On its northern shore
there is the town of Auronzo di Cadore
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| Lakes Revine and Lago |
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Lake Revine and Lake Lago are two small lakes, separated by a narrow isthmus. It is
possible to swim in them and make canoeing and boat trips.
Follina has the ancient Abbey of Santa Maria, founded in the 12th century
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| Lake Misurina |
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Lake Misurina is at an altitude of 1,745 m within a superb alpine landscape, dominated
by the Tre Cime of Lavaredo. The
lake and surrounding area are popular for holidays and are an ideal base for excursions in the woods and pathways.
Not far off is Cortina d'Ampezzo,
one of the most important Dolomitic tourist centres. |
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| Lake Alleghe |
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Lake Alleghe was formed by an immense landslide in 1771 which changed the course of
the Cordevole river. It is now one
of the main tourist areas in the province of Belluno. When the water is particularly clear it is possible to see one of the three villages which were
submerged in the catastrophe. There are pleasant lake-side walks and sporting facilities. |
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| Lake Pieve di Cadore |
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Lake Pieve di Cadore was also formed by the blocking of a river, the river Piave, in this case by the hand of man. It is worth
making a visit to the nearby town of Pieve di Cadore, which is in a sense the "capital" of the area. In its historical centre there is the |
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| Palazzo della Magnifica Comunità
(l5th-l6th century) which houses the Paleoveneto Archeological Museum. Near here is the house where the painter Tiziano
Vecellio (Titian c.1490-1576) was born. |
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| For more information: |
Veneto Tourist Board
Palazzo Sceriman - Cannaregio 168 - 30121 Venezia
Tel. 011 39 041 2792716
Fax 011 39 041 2792601
turismo.regione.veneto.it |
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