Pocol

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Pocol is a village and ski resort in the Veneto region of northeast Italy. The village is a località of the comune of Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the province of Belluno.

Geography

Pocol lies in the Dolomites, at 1,535 meters above sea level.

History

{{main|Sacrario militare di Pocol}}

Pocol also has a war cemetery established in 1935 which contains the remains of 9,707 Italian soldiers (4,455 unknown) and 37 Austrians.

Economy

Pocol is a popular area for skiing and snowboarding.

References

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  • [http://www.dolomiti.org/dengl/cortina/ci/cimaps/index.html Dolomiti.org interactive map showing Pocol]
  • [http://www.maplandia.com/italy/veneto/belluno/pocol/ Maplandia location of Pocol]
  • [http://ww1cemeteries.com/other_cemeteries_ext/pocol_war_cem.htm Pocol War Cemetery information]
  • [http://skisnowboardeurope.com/cortinadampezzo/layout.html Ski and Snowboard Europe information on Cortina d'Ampezzo, including Pocol]

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Category:Frazioni of Cortina d'Ampezzo

Category:Ski areas and resorts in Italy

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