CORTINA D'AMPEZZO - Star lovers, romantics and dreamers meet on August 10, the night of San Lorenzo, when they can observe the magical spectacle of the Perseids, the most beautiful and brightest meteor shower of the year.
The shooting stars are in fact called the "tears of St. Lawrence" and invite you to turn your eyes to the sky and let yourself be transported to the celestial vault.
Here are 5 experiences to do if you want to observe the starry sky, from 9 to 12 August, and make a wish in 5 places where there is little atmospheric and light pollution and where the celestial vault offers breathtaking spectacles.
In Cortina d'Ampezzo on 12 August the Col Druscié refuge, the first stop of the Tofana Freccia nel Cielo cable car, is the protagonist of the "Night of the shooting stars" event, which allows you to participate in a gourmet dinner and admire the celestial vault with an expert in a dream location, reachable by cable car.
The Dolomite refuge is known, in fact, for the Helmut Ullrich astronomical observatory which organizes many events, in collaboration with the Col Druscié restaurant and the Masi Wine Bar, an elegant and refined place, where flavors come together in a perfect combination of wines.
For the event you go up with the shuttles from Pié Tofana to Col Druscié, where you can enjoy a dinner at the Masi Wine Bar with your eyes turned to the sky to intercept the shooting stars.
Afterwards it is possible to participate in a guided tour of the astronomical observatory.
The cost is 75 euros, 35 for children up to 14 years;
10 euros is the price of the guided tour of the observatory.
For reservations, write to gastronomia@freccianelcielo.com On 10 August, like every Wednesday, from 10.30 to 13 the astronomical observatory opens its doors for guided tours to discover the stars and planets;
it is also possible to hike along the paths, have lunch and by cable car to reach Cima Tofana, at 3,244 meters above sea level, the highest point of the Ampezzo Dolomites.
Info: cortinastelle.it
com On 10 August, like every Wednesday, from 10.30 to 13 the astronomical observatory opens its doors for guided tours to discover the stars and planets;
it is also possible to hike along the paths, have lunch and by cable car to reach Cima Tofana, at 3,244 meters above sea level, the highest point of the Ampezzo Dolomites.
Info: cortinastelle.it
com On 10 August, like every Wednesday, from 10.30 to 13 the astronomical observatory opens its doors for guided tours to discover the stars and planets;
it is also possible to hike along the paths, have lunch and by cable car to reach Cima Tofana, at 3,244 meters above sea level, the highest point of the Ampezzo Dolomites.
Info: cortinastelle.it
On 10 August in Montepulciano, in Tuscany, the "Calici di stelle" event returns: itinerant and guided tastings in exclusive places in the Renaissance village, from Piazza Grande to Sant'Agostino, from the Vicolo del Leone Terrace to the Canonica di San Biagio and via di Piè al Sasso.
The initiative, promoted by the Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the Flavors of the Valdichiana, allows you to discover local wines to accompany culinary tastings and moments of entertainment.
The price of the tastings starts from 15 euros.
There will be live concerts, flag-waving shows, dinners under the stars, events for children, cellar tours and a walk through the village with the nose up.
On 9 August, from 9 pm, there
it is also the opportunity to participate in guided tours for an unusual experience in the alleys of the historic center of Montepulciano and admire the stars from the panoramic terrace of the Enoteca del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Consortium, at the Poliziana Fortress, and taste a glass of wine .
The cost is 29 euros.
Information: valdichianaliving.it
In Orroli, Sardinia, the Arrabiu nuraghe is one of the most impressive megalithic complexes in all of Western Europe: in the eyes of visitors it presents itself in all its grandeur and in its characteristic red color, given by the lichens that cover the construction stones basalt.
In the magic of the archaeological site on the evening of shooting stars it will be possible to observe the celestial vault with a telescope.
The event "The tears of San Lorenzo at the Arrubiu Nuraghe" is organized by the As Janas cooperative and starts at 9 pm at the Nuraghe Service Center with the presentation of the astrophysicist Manuel Floris of the Union Sarda Planetarium.
Observation of the constellation and shooting stars through the telescope continues until midnight.
The cost is 10 euros upon reservation;
info: nuraghearrubiu.it
The monumental Catajo castle is known as the palace of the Euganean Hills, in the province of Padua: 350 rooms full of charm and history, a noble chapel, a majestic courtyard, terraces, gardens and a luxuriant park.
For the night of San Lorenzo a shooting star hunt was organized from 9.30 pm with an astronomer who will guide the participants to discover the celestial vault and its secrets.
The ticket price of 14 euros (6 euros up to 12 years and free up to 5 years) also includes a visit to the park and to the main floor of the castle.
To book: castellodelcatajo.it
In Umbria, in a valley dotted with olive trees near Spoleto, the Relais Borgo Campello enchants star lovers thanks to a privileged observation point: on the top of the hill, on which the ancient medieval village of Campello Alto stands, the sky seems closer and the connection with nature even more intense after an outdoor yoga class. , after a gourmet dinner or a walk or a meditation session.
Info: borgocampello.com
