One of the Ladin valleys' fascinating cultural museums, this three-story structure in the village of Vigo di Fassa is packed with beautiful wood carvings and quotidian objects, along with informational displays about everything from music, farming and family life to furniture-, bread- and cheese-making.
Museo Ladin de Fascia
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