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The square offers a magnificent view of the Ampezzo Valley, with the Tofane massif, with its three main peaks, looming in the background.   <\/p>\n\n<p>The opening of the Spectaculars marks <strong>the official start of the countdown<\/strong> to the opening of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in 564 days.<\/p>\n\n<p>The ceremony was opened by the song &#8220;<strong>Fino all&#8217;alba&#8221; by Arisa<\/strong>, anthem of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Games. Antonio Colli (sports announcer and speaker) welcomed everyone and the authorities present: Mayor Gianluca Lorenzi, Deputy Mayor Roberta Alver\u00e0, Sports Councillor Giorgio Da Rin, H.E. the Prefect of Belluno Dr. Antonello Roccoberton and Councilwoman Silvia Cestaro representing the Veneto Region. <\/p>\n\n<p>To unveil the two installations of Olympic and Paralympic symbols, several prominent athletes spoke: Stefania <strong>Constantini<\/strong>, gold medalist in the Beijing 2022 Olympics for Curling; Flavio <strong>Menardi<\/strong>, world champion in Para-bob; and Mattia <strong>Gaspari<\/strong>, world champion in Skeleton. 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