Contra Dam, Switzerland
From series “The Greatest Dams in the World”Year: 1965. Height: 220 meters.
An important tourist attraction is Contra Dam, located in Switzerland. Most tourists know it under the unofficial name - Verzasca dam. The unique architecture has long attracted curious tourists and active recreation enthusiasts. The dam construction took more than four years and ended in 1965. The dam, whose height is 220 meters, was chosen as the turning point of an episode of the film about James Bond in 1995.
'The role' of the dam in the film was quite impressive. The agent 007 jumped from Contra Dam, when hundreds of thousands of fans came to this area. Since then, thousands of people strive to repeat the leap of the agent. The dam serves as a place for Bunjee Jumping. Contra Dam is also known among the fans of the other film - Dhoom 3. This was one of the most exciting moments of culminating. The tourists, who are not ready for such breathtaking entertainments, have a wide range of excursions. During the hike through the most beautiful places, you can learn about the history of the dam building and its peculiarities. 
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Postomat' located in 1.83 km (
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Car rental office: 'Europcar Autonoleggio / Car Rental / Autovermietung / Location de voiture' is located in 4.8 km (
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Fuel station: 'Agip (Suisse) SA' in 2.58 km
Supermarket: 'Migros' in 1.95 km
Parking: 'Parking Centro Arca' in 4.91 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Caroni' in 1.84 km
Police station: 'Polizia comunale Muralto' in 4.15 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Ristorante Osteria Enoteca Ferriroli' in 1.35 km
Railway station: 'Tenero' in 2.14 km
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