Sept. 12, 2004 -- — Northern Italy’s dramatic Dolomites mountain range offers you some of the top mountain thrills in Europe: scenic alpine lifts and hikes, the charming towns of Castelrotto ...

At the north-eastern tip of Friuli, the small town of Cividale del Friuli may surprise you with its discreet elegance and ...

The bells of Castelrotto are a big part of the town experience, ringing on the hour from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. While sleepy tourists wonder why they clang so early in the morning, locals who grew ...

The Dolomite Alps in northeast Italy are a popular ski destination for Europeans--about 60% are Italian visitors, the rest Austrians, Germans, Dutch and British.