Parc Olympique, Green space near Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland
Description
Parc Olympique is a lakeside park stretching along Lake Geneva's shore with pathways, sculptures, and planted areas adjacent to the Olympic Museum. The space includes tiered gardens, water features, and monuments dedicated to athletes and Olympic history.
History
The park opened in 1993 and emerged as part of Lausanne's establishment as the world's Olympic hub. Its creation formalized the city's position as home to the international Olympic movement.
Culture
The park expresses Lausanne's role as home to the Olympic movement through its design and artworks that celebrate athletic achievement and global unity. Visitors experience this connection in the gardens and sculptures scattered throughout the grounds.
Practical
The park is open year-round with no admission fee and welcomes visitors in all seasons. Pathways are clearly marked and lead directly to the adjacent Museum, with easy connections to public transportation nearby.
Did you know?
Small metal plaques set into the pathways display the names and medals of Olympic athletes from around the globe. This allows visitors to walk through the history of modern competition literally beneath their feet.
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