Selva di Cadore (
ladin: ''Selva de Ciadore'' or ''Selva'') is a ''
comune
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'' (municipality) in the province of
Belluno
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in the
Italian
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region of
Veneto
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, located about north of
Venice
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and about northwest of
Belluno
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. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 557 and an area of .
[All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute ]Istat
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. The population speaks the so called ''Ladin Venetian'' that is heavily influenced by the
Ladin language
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.
The municipality of Selva di Cadore contains the ''
frazioni
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'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) S.Fosca and Pescul.
Selva di Cadore borders the following municipalities:
Alleghe,
Borca di Cadore,
Colle Santa Lucia,
San Vito di Cadore,
Zoldo Alto.
Located in
Val Fiorentina, in the upper Agordino area, the locality is a popular tourist destination year-round. The
Monte Fertazza ski lifts, departing from Pescul, provide access in both summer and winter to the scenic summit of
Monte Fertazza (2,101 m), offering panoramic views of the UNESCO World Heritage
Dolomites
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, including
Monte Civetta,
Monte Pelmo,
Monte Antelao, and the
Marmolada
Marmolada (Ladin language, Ladin: ''Marmolèda''; German language, German: ''Marmolata'', ) is a mountain in northeastern Italy and the highest mountain of the Dolomites (a section of the Alps). It lies between the borders of Trentino and Ven ...
. The lifts are connected to the ski slopes of Alleghe and Val di Zoldo, forming part of the larger Ski Civetta area, which is integrated into the
Dolomiti Superski network.
Demographic evolution
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References
Cities and towns in Veneto
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