Lago di Braies and wooden boats, Dolomites, Italy

Mythology within the Dolomites region of Italy is current and important, so it shouldn’t surprise you that the lake has a few of them. The most ancient and local legend, with as its origin the south end of the lake just below the imposing Croda del Becco (“Seekofel Mountain”). This is where – according to the legend – the gate to the Fanes underworld was located and could only be reached by boat.