Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Home of the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Great place to relax on a sunny day
- Beautiful surroundings
Time required: 30 minutes
Phone: (34) 93 292 53 79
Web site: http://www.museuolimpicb...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Oct - Mar: | 10am - 6pm |
| Apr - Sep: | 10am - 8pm |
| Sun, holidays: | 10am - 2:30pm |
| Mondays: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 4 € |
Public transport:
- Subway Line 1: Espanya
- Subway Line 3: Espanya
Address: Passeig Olímpic, 17-19
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Photo: jonstraveladventures
Things you need to know:
- The Olympic Stadium (Estadi Olímpic) and Palau Sant Jordi were the main venues of the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympic Games
- Originally the stadium was built for the 1936 Workers' Olympics that was canceled due to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War
- The original Neo-Classic façade is still standing; however the entire stadium was rebuilt for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics
- Today it is home to the Espanyol soccer club. The stadium's capacity is 55,926
What to do there:
- Enter the Olympic Stadium
- Take a walk around the immense square in front of the Olympic Stadium and Palau Sant Jordi
- Do not miss the peculiarly shaped Calatrava Tower (Torre de Calatrava)
Tips & Insights:
- Entrance to the Olympic Stadium includes entrance to the museum
