This image acquired by IRIDE’s Hawk for Earth Observation (HEO) constellation on 1 February 2026 captures Cortina d’Ampezzo, a renowned winter sports resort nestled in the Italian Alps. Often called the Pearl of the Dolomites, Cortina sits at the heart of these dramatic mountains – also a UNESCO world heritage site.
Cortina is one of the Italian venues hosting the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
For a wider view from space over northern Italy and the various Olympic venues, see also Earth from Space: Olympic view.