Diga del Vajont
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(860 reviews)Strada Regionale, 251, 33080 Erto e Casso Italy
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About
The Vajont Dam, situated in Erto e Casso in northern Italy, was completed in 1959 and quickly became a symbol of ambitious engineering. In October 1963 an uncontrolled landslide generated a massive megatsunami that devastated the town of Longarone, killing nearly 2,000 people and cementing the dam’s tragic legacy. Today the structure stands in ruins, preserved as a stark monument to human error. Visitors are invited to walk the damaged concrete wall, explore the remnants of the reservoir, and learn about the disaster in a small on‑site museum. Guided tours are offered by the ENEL‑owned site, and the annual “Paths of Remembrance” walk honors survivors and victims alike.
Highlights
- Guided Tours of the Dam Wall
- Paths of Remembrance Trail
- Historical Memorial Site
Must-See Areas
Dam Wall Walkway
Memorial Plaques
Guided Tour Route