Museo Longarone Vajont Attimi di Storia
Museum | Longarone | Veneto | Italy
The "Museo Longarone Vajont - Moments of History" in Longarone is a moving museum that deals with the tragic history of the Vajont Dam and the 1963 disaster, in which 1,910 people lost their lives. It tells the dramatic story of this tragedy and preserves the memory of the victims as well as the remarkable resilience of the survivors.
The museum is divided into four sections that chronologically cover the events of Longarone and the Vajont: from the region's heyday before October 9, 1963, the construction history of the dam, the disaster itself, and the subsequent reconstruction and memorial culture. It showcases a variety of historical photographs, eyewitness accounts, artifacts, and film material documenting the devastating events and their impact on the region.
The different exhibition spaces are designed to symbolize the destruction and emotional impact of the tragedy. Particularly noteworthy is the portrayal of the reconstruction and sustainable efforts to keep the memory of this trauma alive. The museum thus contributes to the preservation of memory and reflection on the disaster that has forever changed this region. It offers visitors an impressive and thought-provoking experience.
