The important historical and cultural value and the natural marvels of Val Badia are visible on the village paths in the characteristic "Viles", along the paths that take you to the pastures and to the Dolomite peaks. But in Val Badia you'll also find some museums which are absolutely worth a visit to discover some of the more unusual things or to get to know the Ladin culture.
As the name suggests, this museum is entirely dedicated to the Ladin population, its history and culture, to its territory and traditions. Erected in the castle which thrones above the village of San Martino in Badia, the Museum Ladin Ciastel de Tor opens an important window on the lives of the Ladin people.
Undoubtedly an original structure which carries the signature of one of the most important contemporaneous architects. Zaha Hadid collaborated with the famous local mountaineer Reinhold Messner to realise an exhibitive area dedicated to mountaineering, which is situated at the top of Kronplatz, an intersection of three South Tyrolean cultures.
The Fanes-Sennes-Prags visitor's centre is located in the village of San Vigilio di Marebbe. A trip to the centre is well worth a visit and is especially appreciated by children with thanks to the 3D representations, and to the multimedia contents on offer. Here you'll find what you need to know about the nature, fauna, flora and geology of one of the most beautiful parks in the Dolomites.
The natural emerald-coloured lake framed by the mountains of Braies and nestled at the foot of Seekofel is one of the most fascinating places in the Fanes-Senes-Braies nature park and the whole of the Dolomites. The colours and the beauty of this natural basin are well worth a visit. The lake is also accessible on foot via the Fojedöra valley. You can also get there conveniently and efficiently by public transport from the Puster Valley.
