European Space Agency Captures Stunning Imagery of Italy's 2026 Winter Olympic Venues
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released high-resolution images of northern Italy, captured by its Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, to mark the opening of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. The images, taken from a sun-synchronous orbit 488 miles above Earth, showcase the diverse landscape of snowy valleys and mountain peaks that host the Olympic venues. Key locations such as Milan, Verona, and the Venetian lagoon are visible, with Cortina d'Ampezzo, known as the 'Pearl of the Dolomites,' highlighted as a central venue for events like curling and alpine skiing. The imagery celebrates the gathering of thousands of athletes competing for gold in this picturesque setting. 
