Cortina 1956-2026

In 1956, Cortina wrote a fundamental chapter in the history of international sport, becoming the first Italian location to host the Winter Olympic Games – an edition that marked Italy’s entry into the modern Olympic era and established Cortina as an Alpine capital of winter sports, thanks to a unique combination of top-level competitions, extraordinary landscapes, and an outstanding capacity for hospitality.

Seventy years later, in 2026, Cortina returns to center stage – not merely as a competition venue, but as a place that carries with it a deep-rooted tradition, consolidated over time. Between 1956 and 2026, Cortina has never stopped living sport: World Cups, World Championships, and international events have made winter sport an integral part of its identity – a shared heritage embraced by the local community and recognized worldwide.

Winter sport is in Cortina’s DNA. It lives in its iconic slopes, in facilities that are carefully renewed to preserve their history, and in an Alpine culture that brings together technique, passion, and respect for the mountains. It is reflected in the town’s ability to welcome athletes, teams, and spectators, offering excellence in competition settings and an authentic experience.

Cortina 1956-2026 is not just a timeline: it is a continuous thread connecting past, present, and future. A story of Olympic continuity that makes the Queen of the Alps one of the few locations in the world to have hosted two editions of the Winter Games.
A return that does not look back with nostalgia, but rather forward – with the awareness of a place that has always known what it means to be a land of sport.