Ice cream represents a true tradition in the Belluno area and is considered one of the cultural and gastronomic symbols of the province. In these Alpine valleys, the history of artisanal ice cream dates back to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when...
Local governments realised that investments to preserve the natural surroundings of the province wouldn’t have been a waste, since the increase in tourism opportunities that the scenery of the Dolomites was bringing. To protect them, two parks were instituted in the...
In the decades following World War II, the province of Belluno, experienced significant economic development that reached its peak between the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. This period is often referred to as the “Belluno economic boom,” characterized by rapid industrial...
The recovery after the war wasn’t easy because many people decided to migrate in search for better opportunities. Since the province wasn’t a densely populated area that created some imbalances. This was made even more difficult by 2 natural disasters...
Shortly after the Great War, the province of Belluno, as well as the rest of Italy, saw an increase in fascism activities and the spread of the feeling of dissatisfaction. After the fascist regime conquered Ethiopia, many “bellunesi” were dislocated to the newly...
In the first World War, Belluno’s territory was on the frontline. The mountains of Belluno were a war zone where many trenches were built and are currently open to visitors, providing a priceless open air museum. The Bellunese frontier was called the Dolomites front....
The 19th Century saw the Unification of the Italian peninsula and one of its authors, Giuseppe Garibaldi, on the 13th of March 1867 passed through both Belluno and Feltre; it was met with great excitement by the local citizens. If on one side the Unification was...
After a relatively prosperous time, the territory faced a recession. People started to move not only to different parts of the region but also to foreign countries in search of better job opportunities. Women were also at the center of this process, they became known...
In the 15th Century the Bellunese territory became part of the Venetian Republic, marking a great step forward in the transformation of the area from a rural county to a more developed one. The population was finally able to exploit its resources in the best way to...
When the Roman Empire collapsed, towns were invaded by Longobards who rapidly started to fortify their positions: a castle was built on the north side of Belluno. They somehow wanted to maintain autonomy over other cities that were starting to appear on the...