Verzasca Dam, Switzerland
From series “Thrilling Points for Bungee Jumping”Height: 220 meters.
For the Bungee jumpers the dam was converted in Switzerland Verzasca dam. Guests of the unusual attraction can jump from the height of 220 meters. The history of the emergence of the popular attraction on the embankment of the Verzasca river is very interesting. While filming the film 'Agent 007', the director Martin Campbell has selected this dam for shooting on one of the episodes.
According to the script, James Bond has jumped during the pursuit of this dam. Thousands of people from all over the world wanted to repeat his heroic deed. The attraction is not only accessible during the day, but also at night. At dawn the jump becomes a bit more expensive. In order to enjoy the unforgettable entertainment, you have to go through the medical examination, book the time of the jump and pay the jump price to one of the organizing companies.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Postomat' located in 1.8 km (
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Car rental office: 'Europcar Autonoleggio / Car Rental / Autovermietung / Location de voiture' is located in 4.83 km (
on the map).
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Fuel station: 'Agip (Suisse) SA' in 2.53 km
Supermarket: 'Migros' in 1.93 km
Parking: 'Parking Centro Arca' in 4.94 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Caroni' in 1.81 km
Police station: 'Polizia comunale Muralto' in 4.18 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Ristorante Osteria Enoteca Ferriroli' in 1.37 km
Railway station: 'Tenero' in 2.12 km
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