Twenty years on, Barcelona Olympic venues defy crisis
Twenty years on, Barcelona Olympic venues defy crisis (via AFP)
Twenty years after the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the massive venues built for the Games continue to host major events, from swim meets to concerts, even if they have had to slash their fees to face Spain’s economic crisis. The Games were a catalyst for the regeneration of industrial areas and old quarters…
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