Province of Belluno, Province in Veneto region, Italy.
The Province of Belluno is an administrative area in northern Veneto and covers large sections of the Dolomites along with several river valleys. The territory stretches from the southern slopes of the Alps to the pre-Alpine foothills, connecting forested hillsides with deeply carved valleys.
Venice took control of this mountain area at the start of the 15th century and used the forests as a timber source for shipbuilding. Log rafting on the Piave brought tree trunks down to the lagoon and shaped the economy of the region for centuries.
Place names across the territory alternate between Italian, Ladin, and German forms, reflecting the linguistic variety of the mountain villages. Visitors often hear dialects in daily life that shift from one valley to another, shaping the local identity of residents.
Mountain roads connect the area to other provinces and allow access to hiking trails and ski slopes at different elevations. Many smaller villages sit away from main routes and require winding mountain roads to reach them.
The surroundings house the center of worldwide eyewear production, and several major manufacturers have their factories in the valleys and industrial zones of the region. Visitors often notice the many shops and workshops connected to optics and eyewear design.
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