Vajont Dam

Only for commemorating the victims

To get here you need to drive 6 kms uphill in curves, wait 7 minutes for atunnel to clear, pay 2 euro per parking. The entrance to the dam is possible only for guided tours. So all in all, worth it ju...

Never forget

I think that it’s a duty for every Italian to hommage the victims of the tragedy of Vajont. It’s unbelievable how such an engineering masterpiece which could have been useful turned into an instrument...

Remembering the disaster

The views are stunning. Looks can kill, we are told. We paid respect to the victims of disaster. Two * for whoever was responsible for that.

An awesome reminder of the need for respect of the power and sometimes cruel beauty of nature

Definitely worth a visit if travelling through the Dolomites. This was the site of a terrible tragedy in 1963 when a massive landslide from the slopes of Monte Toc in the night displaced millions of l...

Fascinating visit to commemorate the losses

If you are travelling by, you must take half a day to visit the dam and the various exhibits and memorials, it's very moving and important to remember the loss of life due to human mistakes. The engin...