Enguri Dam
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One of the world's tallest concrete arch dams at 271 m, located at the entrance to the mountain road to Mestia. The dam crest and emerald reservoir are a must-stop for road trips.
The Enguri Hydroelectric Dam was built between 1961 and 1987. At 271 m high, it has long ranked among the world's tallest concrete arch dams, and its face is decorated with large murals. The dam sits near the start of the mountain road from Zugdidi to Mestia, about 100 km by car from Mestia. Roadside viewpoints overlook the dam and the emerald-green Jvari Reservoir upstream. The road winds along the reservoir into the Enguri Gorge, a classic stop on the way into Svaneti. Take care when parking along the road.
Opening hours
All day (observation deck)
Nearby sights
- Ushba & Shdugra Waterfall
- Koruldi Lakes
- Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography
- Hatsvali Ski Resort
- Svan Towers of Mestia
- Margiani House Museum
- Mikheil Khergiani House Museum
- Chalaadi Glacier