There are 250 elegant shops and boutiques stocked with the latest Italian fashion: shoes, clothing, jewels, antiques, art galleries, high quality local handicraft works; in a word, the best.

Corso Italia, the heart of Cortina, has been a pedestrian street for 20 years now. In summer and winter late afternoons it is busy with visitors strolling up and down to have a look at the very elegant shop windows. There is always the chance to meet the very important guests of Cortina. Many guests choose Cortina for their shopping both for the wide selection of articles and for the convenience of finding almost everything within a short walk.

The history of local crafts is older than the tourist industry and, even having such ancient origins, local artisan still today pass on their tradition from father to son.. There are several workshops where real works of art are made, such as ornate glass work, wooden toys and wooden objects, brass sculptures for home interiors, original furniture and cabinets, wooden boxes and jewel cases with mother-of-pearl and metal decoration.