THE DOLOMITES – THE DIAMOND OF CIVETTA
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15. September 2025
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A NATURAL WONDER IN THE DOLOMITES – A jewel that appears only twice a year
In the heart of the Dolomites in Veneto, there is a natural spectacle that amazes hikers, climbers, and travelers from all over the world: the Diamond of Civetta.
This rare light phenomenon occurs every year, around the spring equinox, on Monte Civetta, one of the most iconic mountains of the Dolomites.
For just two mornings, the sun’s rays hit the rock face between the Torre di Alleghe and the Torre di Valgrande with mathematical precision, creating the illusion of a glowing diamond set in stone. Read More