Verzasca Dam (Swiss Stories 2023, by Didier Ruef) - Swiss Press Award
Didier Ruef
Switzerland. Ticino. Verzasca valley. Fredy Fuchs blows his alphorn in the empty reservoir of the Verzasca dam. 22.01.22 © 2022 Didier Ruef
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2023
Didier Ruef
Switzerland. Canton Ticino. Verzasca valley. Empty reservoir of the Verzasca dam. The reservoir is dried due to the first renovation works since dam’s construction (60 years ago). The Contra Dam, commonly known as the Verzasca Dam, is an arch dam on the Verzasca River. The dam is 220 metres high by 380 metres in length.
