PALAU SANT JORDI SPORTING ARENA

One of the most suited venues for the Olympics that supports gymnastics, handball, volleyball and such indoor games is the renowned Palau Sant Jordi. It is the biggest indoor sporting arena in Spain, built by a Japanese architect. It offers flexibility with its usage, so today it is used as a sought after venue for concerts and all kinds of cultural events.

The venue Palau Sant Jordi for the 1992 Olympics, is the major spot for hosting acts of the highly acclaimed Cirque du Soleil which is an infamous entertainment company. You can enjoy the tours here that are guided by locals specialized in the history of Barcelona. Visitors expect these guides to take you around the majestic venue which explain to you the history of the city and its transformation over the years.

In addition to the venue itself, Palau Sant Jordi oversees a wide plaza right in front of the primary entrance that has pools and sculptures which attracts the visitors here. The infrastructure has sculptures consisting of 36 columns flawlessly merging with the architectural style of the Olympic sporting arena. It is also used for outdoor events such as receptions, dinners or various kinds of exhibitions and can be booked as a venue in addition to the sporting arena. After exploring the venue, you can take a look around and visit the places that are in the vicinity of Palau Sant Jordi.

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Highlights

• The arena fits 17000 people and can go up to accommodating 24000 people if the main arena is put into use making it suitable for events irrespective of its kind.
• Something that would definitely interest you are its metallic grill and ceramic roof which can be spotted from any part of the city.
• A major highlight of the Palau Sant Jordi, it was converted into a massive swimming pool (50 m by 25 m), so much so that it qualified it to be the platform for the celebration of World Swimming Championships in 2003.
• The Palau also has an adjacent hall which hosts four sports courts, a massive multipurpose room and other arenas for conferences.
• There also are clubs such as the Club Gaudí, Club Isozaki and Club Montjuïc which add to its uniqueness.