Belluno (Province of Belluno) is the northernmost edge of the Veneto region of Italy. It is an entirely mountainous region, the territory of the Dolomites is its main symbol, being exactly in the centre of this mountain system and hosting some of the highest and most beautiful mountains.

The province of Belluno includes most of the Cadore and parts of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park, the Belluno Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Map of Belluno (province)

• 46.55115612.4430391 Auronzo di Cadore – ski resort next to Lake Santa Caterina
• 46.14083112.2155612 Belluno – the provincial capital, and a transit hub for the region
• 46.53833312.1373513 Cortina d'Ampezzo – famous ski resort frequented by the international jet set, and co-host of the 2026 Winter Olympics
• 46.01666711.94 Feltre – one of the most picturesque walled towns of Veneto, combining Middle Ages buildings with Venetian-style frescoed façades palaces
• 46.06219412.0798065 Mel – home to the medieval Zumelle Castle
• 46.42870912.3752976 Pieve di Cadore – the Palazzo della Magnifica Comunità ("Palace of the Magnificent Community") was built in 1447
• 46.18312.27917 Ponte nelle Alpi –
• 46.45896612.2057428 San Vito di Cadore – renowned as a tourist resort thanks to its splendid mountains and winter attractions, and elements of historical and cultural interest
• 46.08388412.0432389 Santa Giustina – centre of gravity of the wide Val Belluna
• 46.4975711.8748510 Arabba – a ski resort village

The Piave River flows from the mountains down into the Venetian plain.

In the province, language minorities are present and recognized by law:

• a Ladin minority, recognized in 42 municipalities, is present in the regions of Ladinia (Colle Santa Lucia-Col, Livinallongo del Col di Lana-Fodom and Cortina d'Ampezzo-Anpezo), Cadore, Agordino and Zoldo; and
• a German-speaking minority present in the municipalities of Farra d'Alpago and Tambre.

Belluno has one of the most important industrial sectors of northern Italy, the production of eyeglasses (Luxottica originally had its headquarters in Agordo, for example). Also important are the manufacturing sectors of home appliances (Zanussi and others) and bathroom fixtures (Ceramica Dolomite, IdealStandard).

The public bus service is mainly carried out by DolomitiBus which provides all internal connections within the province, the urban services of Auronzo di Cadore, Belluno, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Feltre and Pieve di Cadore, nd some medium-distance connections with Vittorio Veneto, with Venice airport and, in the summer season, with Jesolo.

• 46.34534812.4135851 Friul Dolomites. 5-hr Red-class hike, Val Cimoliana 4-day hike  

Belluno's cuisine has its origins in the Dolomites, with simple and unpretentious dishes. Soups are often prepared with beans, barley, nettles, or mushrooms. The primo (first course) often consists of vegetables, legumes, or wild berries. The secondo (main course) often features rabbit, chicken, game, or pastìn.

The Lamon PGI bean is small, round, white-pink with purple stripes. It is used in soups and salads, or simply cooked with onions and oil. It has been cultivated on the Lamon plateau since the 16th century.

Pastìn is a typical Belluno dish. Minced pork and beef are salted and spicy like sausage, or simply freshly prepared salami is used. The mixture is eaten raw on bread or grilled. A typical sandwich is a pastin and grilled cheese sandwich, served at Belluno's village festivals.

Panada is a typical dish made from stale bread with olive oil, salt and sage. Gnocchi di Zucca are pumpkin dumplings served with grated smoked ricotta cheese and melted butter.

Montasio DOP is a typical hard cow's milk cheese from the Belluno region. It is also produced in the provinces of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Treviso , and partially in the provinces of Venice and Padua. After two months of maturation, bacteria naturally render it lactose-free. When young, Montasio is eaten with bread, and a little older it is used for gratinating.