La Motta lido, Summer swimming facility in Fribourg, Switzerland.
The outdoor swimming complex includes two primary pools, red tiles, and numerous sky-blue changing cubicles set against the city landscape of Fribourg.
Constructed in 1923 by architects Frédéric Broillet and Augustin Genoud, La Motta began as a wash-house for workers before becoming Switzerland's first outdoor swimming facility.
The Federal Court decision in 1940 transformed La Motta into a public facility open to all residents, marking a shift in social accessibility.
The facility operates from May through September, with entry permitted until thirty minutes before closing time at 6 PM on weekends and holidays.
From the swimming pools, visitors observe St. Nicholas Cathedral while swimming in waters that were initially sourced from the Sarine River.
Location: Fribourg
Inception: 1923
Architects: Frédéric Broillet, Augustin Genoud
Part of: list of cultural properties in Fribourg
Address: Chemin des Bains 8, 1700 Fribourg 1700 1700
GPS coordinates: 46.80255,7.15950
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:55
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