Barcelona 1992; 25 Years later – Piscines Bernat Picornell

The Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games are widely regarded as one of the most successful ever. Throughout 2017, 25 years later, we look back at the Games that forever changed Barcelona. (see all posts in this series)

 

Part 26 – Piscines Bernat Picornell

Piscines Bernat Picornell

  • Opened: 1970
  • Architect: Antoni Lozoya and Joan Ricard (1970) – Franc Fernandez and Moisés Gallego (1990)
  • Capacity: 3,000 seats (10,000 during the Olympics)
  • Olympic Sports: Swimming, Water Polo, Synchronized Swimming and Modern Pentathlon (swimming)
  • Pools: A 50m indoor pool, a 50m outdoor pool, and a pool for diving

 

Location

 

Photos

Photo: Martijn Giebels
Photo: Martijn Giebels
Photo: Martijn Giebels
Photo courtesy of Christian Koedam
Photo courtesy of Christian Koedam
Photo courtesy of Christian Koedam
Photo courtesy of Christian Koedam
Photo courtesy of Christian Koedam
Photo courtesy of Christian Koedam
Photo courtesy of Christian Koedam