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)
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
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Barcelona 1992; 25 Years later – Torre de comunicacions de Montjuïc
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 25 – Torre de comunicacions de Montjuïc
Torre de comunicacions de Montjuïc
- Opened: 1992
- Architect: Santiago Calatrava
- Height: 136m
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Barcelona 1992; 25 Years later – Palau dels Esports de Barcelona
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 24 – Palau dels Esports de Barcelona
Palau dels Esports de Barcelona
- Opened: 1955
- Architect: Josep Soteras (1955) – Francesc Labastida (1986)
- Capacity: 8,000 seats
- Olympic Sports: Gymnastics (rhythmic), Volleyball
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Barcelona 1992; 25 Years later – Palau Sant Jordi
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 23 – Palau Sant Jordi
Palau Sant Jordi
- Opened: 1990
- Architect: Arata Isozaki
- Capacity: 15,000 seats
- Olympic Sports: Artistic gymnastics, handball final, and volleyball final events.
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Barcelona 1992; Anella Olímpica de Montjuïc (2)
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 22 – Anella Olímpica de Montjuïc (2)
A few photos of the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Park;
Barcelona 1992; 25 Years later – Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc
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 21 – Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc
Institut National d’Educació Física de Catalunya
- Opened: 1927, Renovated 1985-1989
- Architect: Pere Domènech i Roura, Vittorio Gregotti (renovation)
- Capacity: 55,926 seats
- Olympic Sports: Opening and closing ceremonies, Athletics
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Barcelona 1992; 25 Years later – Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch
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 20 – Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch
Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch
- Opened: 2007
- Architects: Xavier Basiana and Toni Camps
- Website
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Barcelona 1992; 25 Years later – Institut National d’Educació Física de Catalunya
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 19 – Institut National d’Educació Física de Catalunya
Institut National d’Educació Física de Catalunya
- Opened: 1991
- Architect: Ricardo Bofill
- Capacity: 400 seats
- Olympic Sports: Wrestling
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Barcelona 1992; 25 Years later – Palau Blaugrana
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 18 – Palau Blaugrana
Palau Blaugrana
- Opened: 1971
- Architect: Francesc Cavaller
- Capacity: 7,585 seats
- Olympic Sports: Roller Hockey, Taekwondo and Judo
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