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The Dolomites – World Heritage of the UNESCO |
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On 26th June 2009 nine parts of the Dolomites were declared World Heritage- Natural Site of the UNESCO. The explanation of the World Heritage committee states as follows:
“The nine components of The Dolomites World Heritage property protect a series of highly distinctive mountain landscapes that are of exceptional natural beauty. […]The sublime, monumental and colourful landscapes of the Dolomites have also long attracted hosts of travellers and a history of scientific and artistic interpretations of its values.”
The Dolomites came into being about 250 million years ago due to former corral reefs rising from the sea. The characteristic attraction of the Dolomites is based on the often abrupt succession of alpine pastures and the higher riffs of limestone and dolomite.
| The peaks reach heights of more than 3,300 metres. The highest peak is the Marmolada (3,342m). One of the most beautiful massifs is the Sassolungo/Langkofel, which rises above the Val Gardena/Gröden with its 3,181 metres. |
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