L’Anella Olímpica

L’Anella Olímpica

Barcelona


The group of installations built for the main events of the 1992 Olympics includes the Piscines Bernat Picornell, where the swimming and diving events were held (now open to all), and the 60,000-capacity Estadi Olímpic, which can be visited when not in use for sporting events or concerts.


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