The patron of Santo Stefano di Cadore is Saint Stephen the Protomartyr, celebrated on 26 December in the Church of Santo Stefano Protomartire. The town also celebrates a second patron, Saint John the Baptist, on 24 June.
The town overlooks Monte Peralba, where the Piave river rises, and holds the Church of San Giacomo Apostolo and the Church of Santi Osvaldo e Lorenzo.