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Seceda massif in South Tyrol, Italy
A "peak" through the haze
Looking at this Dolomitic summit, we're many kilometres north and a long way up from the streets of Rome or the beaches of Amalfi. But you can say "ciao" nonetheless, because this scene is still decidedly Italian. Known as the Seceda, this crooked-toothed massif overlooks the Val Gardena, a verdant valley famous for its centuries-old tradition of woodcarving. Craftspeople here create unique wooden toys and figurines, as well as intricate religious artefacts that get sent to churches worldwide. The valley is also a stronghold for Ladin, a rare Romance language with only an estimated 41,000 native speakers—nearly all of whom live here in South Tyrol and its neighbouring provinces.
A "peak" through the haze
Looking at this Dolomitic summit, we're many kilometres north and a long way up from the streets of Rome or the beaches of Amalfi. But you can say "ciao" nonetheless, because this scene is still decidedly Italian. Known as the Seceda, this crooked-toothed massif overlooks the Val Gardena, a verdant valley famous for its centuries-old tradition of woodcarving. Craftspeople here create unique wooden toys and figurines, as well as intricate religious artefacts that get sent to churches worldwide. The valley is also a stronghold for Ladin, a rare Romance language with only an estimated 41,000 native speakers—nearly all of whom live here in South Tyrol and its neighbouring provinces.
This province is home to unbeatable nature, as well as a fascinating convergence of cultures.
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