Enguri hydroelectric power plant
Enguri hydroelectric power plant, Hydroelectric power station in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia.
The Enguri Dam stands 271.5 meters tall and stretches 728 meters wide across the Enguri River, forming a substantial reservoir in western Georgia.
Construction of the Enguri Dam started in 1961 under Soviet leadership, with temporary operations beginning in 1978 before final completion in 1987.
The dam received recognition as a Cultural Monument of National Importance in 2015 and joined the European Route of Industrial Heritage in 2022.
The facility generates 70 percent of Georgia's electricity through 20 turbines, with power distribution shared between Georgia and the Abkhazia region.
The facility includes 400 tunnels and channels, with the longest tunnel extending 15 kilometers through the mountainous terrain.
Inception: 1972
Official opening: 1987
GPS coordinates: 42.75920,42.03101
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
Georgia offers diverse photography settings from ancient fortresses to natural landscapes. The country features medieval churches, monasteries carved into cliffs, and national parks. Photographers can document architecture in Tbilisi, mountains in Svaneti, and coastal scenes along the Black Sea. Historical sites include Roman fortresses, Orthodox cathedrals, and archaeological ruins.
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