Visited in 2021
Duration of visit : 2,5 hours
Centrale Idroelettrica V
This hydroelectric power station was built in the 1910’s to supply power to the chemical plant on the premises. The power station consisted of seven Francis turbines that together produced almost 200 million kWh of electricity per year.
During the Second World War the station was damaged heavily. After restorations the capacity was reduced by 30%. In the 70’s the power station was replaced by a new power station. Copper thieves then looted the abandoned site and took everything valuable.
The building is shaped like a “V” and consists of two turbine halls with one central control room at the tip. Most equipment was removed, but some turbine parts are still standing. From the control room only one panel remains.
The region stated several times that it wants to preserve the site because of its historical importance. Despite this, the site still lies in ruins and continues to decay.
