Turku indoor swimming pool, Indoor swimming pool in Yliopistonmäki, Finland
Turku indoor swimming pool is a facility with a 25-meter pool containing four lanes with depths ranging from 1 to 2.2 meters (3.3 to 7.2 feet) for different ability levels. It also includes a gymnasium area and shared changing rooms for all visitors.
Architect Erik William Bryggman designed and completed this building in 1954 as part of the Ylioppilastalot complex built specifically for students. The project was part of efforts to integrate sports facilities into the student quarter of the city.
The facility serves as a gathering place for Turku residents and students who come to train and spend time together regularly. It reflects how swimming remains central to recreational habits in this Finnish city.
Visitors can use both the swimming and gymnasium facilities with the same changing rooms, making the visit more straightforward. Children under 10 years old require adult supervision in and around the water.
The building displays typical features of 1950s Finnish architecture with clean lines and functional design principles. Its construction combines practicality with aesthetic elements that define that era's approach to public buildings.
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