Estadi Olimpic de Montjuic Lluis Companys, Barcelona - Modern Olympic Venues on Waymarking.com

The Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (also known as the Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc) is a stadium in Barcelona. Originally built for the 1929 Expo in the city, it was rebuilt in 1989 to be the main stadium for the 1992 Summer Olympics.

The stadium is named for Spanish politician Lluís Companys i Jover, and is located on Montjuïc, a large hill to the southwest of the city which overlooks the harbour. Companys was executed at the nearby Montjuïc Castle in 1940.

The stadium has a capacity of 56,000, and has served as the home of RCD Espanyol since 1998. It also served as the home of the Barcelona Dragons American Football team until 2003.

Olympic Games: Barcelona Summer 1992 Olympic Games No 2: Los Angeles Summer 1984 Olympic Games No 3: London 2012 Sport held at venue: Athletics - Combined Events Sport held at venue No 2: Athletics - Track events Additional sport(s) held at venue: Footbal (RC Espanyol) Start and/or Finish: Not Aplicable Web Address with Additional Details: [Web Link] Reference Supporting Olympic Use: Plaque at Location Details of Reference Supporting Olympic Use: I remember the Olympics in 92. I've been in the Olympic ring, which the stadium stands on top of the Montjuic mountain. Current Use: Home of the RCD Espanyol team, a football team stading in the top spanish championship (La Liga) Parking Area: N 04° 21.894 W 002° 09.226

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