Barcelona hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics, which dramatically changed the face of the city. Most of the sports venues were built on Montjuïc Hill, including the main Olympic Stadium.
The stadium is named Lluís Companys Estadi Olímpic.
It was originally built in 1927, but was extensively renovated and expanded for a capacity of 55,000 spectators before the 1992 Olympics.
The building is extraordinary because of its recess into the hillside. From the outside it therefore gives a much more subtle impression than its actual capacity.
The Olympic Stadium is a temporary home for the FC Barcelona football team in case of repairs or renovations to their main stadium , Camp Nou.
Next to the main stadium is the Palau Sant Jordi sports hall, originally built for gymnastics, volleyball and handball competitions. Palau Sant Jordi is still used as a sports hall today.
Museum and stadium visit
Next to the stadium you will find the small Olympic Museum, which is mainly dedicated to the history of Olympic sports and the XXV Olympic Games. Olympic Games 1992 in Barcelona.
A visit to the museum takes about 30 minutes.
Tickets to the museum cost 6,30 eur and it is open every day except Mondays from 10:00. Closing times vary according to the season and can be found on the official website: museuolimpicbcn.cat/practical-information.
The Olympic Stadium is open every day from 10:00. In winter it closes at 17:00 and in summer at 19:00. Admission to the main gallery is free. Official website: estadiolimpic.barcelona/visit-us.
How to get there
You'll find the Olympic site on the western side of Montjuïc hill, which can be reached by several bus lines.
- Line 150 is the fastest way from the metro to Placa Espanya, the bus continues on to Montjuïc Castle
- Line 13 - also goes from the metro to Placa Espanya, but a much longer route
- Line 125 - runs from La Marina
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