Province of Belluno

The Province of Belluno (Provincia di Belluno) is a province in the Veneto region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Belluno. It has an area of 3,678 km², and a total population of 209,550 (2001). The province of Belluno is rather wide, and almost entirely occupied by mountain areas. It encompasses the natural and historical regions of Cadore, Feltrino, Alpago, Val di Zoldo, Agordino, Comelico and Ampezzano. The eastern part of the province fea... more

The Province of Belluno (Provincia di Belluno) is a province in the Veneto region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Belluno. It has an area of 3,678 km², and a total population of 209,550 (2001). The province of Belluno is rather wide, and almost entirely occupied by mountain areas. It encompasses the natural and historical regions of Cadore, Feltrino, Alpago, Val di Zoldo, Agordino, Comelico and Ampezzano. The eastern part of the province features the Dolomites, including the famous Tofane, Marmolada and Cime di Lavaredo. The province is rich in water, with the presence of the wide Piave River, with its affluents Boite and Cordevole. In the southern part is the Valbelluna, the widest and most populous valley of the province, with is bordered by the Venetian Prealps. The National Park of Belluno Dolomites is located in the province. This province’s climate is among the most severe climates in the Alps. It is mostly influenced by the continentally, provided by the Dolomites and it’s... less