The tragedy

At 10.39 pm on 9 October 1963, the biggest Italian disaster since World War II took place at Vajont.
In this photographic section can be seen moving images of the completely annihilated valley and the first relief efforts at dawn on 10 October.
The survivors’ stories and testimonies move visitors, who can also see the great emphasis the Italian and foreign press gave to the news.

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