| Verzasca | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Lavertezzo_river_2.jpg) The Verzasca at Lavertezzo | |
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Pizzo Barone |
| • coordinates | 46°23′27″N 8°44′36″E / 46.3908°N 8.7433°E |
| • elevation | 2,864 m (9,396 ft) |
| Mouth | Lake Maggiore |
• location | Lake Maggiore, Switzerland |
• coordinates | 46°09′51″N 8°51′10″E / 46.1642°N 8.8528°E |
| Length | 30 km (19 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Lake Maggiore→ Ticino→ Po→ Adriatic Sea |
The Verzasca is a 30-kilometre (19 mi) long Swiss Alpine river originating at Pizzo Barone and flowing into Lake Maggiore.[1] It is known for its clear turquoise water and vibrant colored rocks, as well as its treacherous currents. The Verzasca Dam is a few kilometers upriver from Lake Maggiore.
- ^ "Verzasca, Ticino". The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, General Secretariat, Presence Switzerland. swissworld.org. Retrieved 2010-11-04.