Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain
The Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium is a sports facility in Barcelona originally built in 1929 for an international exhibition. Its historic outer walls were preserved while the interior was completely rebuilt for the 1992 Olympics, now seating up to 56,000 spectators with modern stands and a grass field.
The stadium was built in 1929 to showcase Barcelona's growing importance and modern outlook. After decades of use for various purposes, it was fundamentally renovated in the late 1980s to host the 1992 Olympic Games while preserving its historic facade.
The stadium is named after Lluís Companys, a Catalan political leader who played a key role during the Spanish Civil War. This name choice reflects his importance to Catalan identity and history.
The stadium is open from April through October from late morning until evening, closing earlier during colder months. The surrounding esplanade is accessible early morning to late evening in summer and offers good photo opportunities of the sculptures, fountains, and landscape.
The Olympic cauldron was designed by Ramon Bigas and stands as a striking feature visible from outside the stadium. At the main entrance are two large equestrian sculptures called 'Genets' by Pau Gargallo, depicting soldiers making the Olympic salute.
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