The 1936 People's Olympiad and the Barcelona bombings
Sports and defensive memory on Montjuïc.
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Museu Olímpic i de l'Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch de Barcelona
On the 90th anniversary of the 1936 People's Olympiad, the Museu Olímpic i de l'Esport and the Museu d'Història de Barcelona host a route exploring the social context of this sporting event cut short by the Civil War. The path links sites tied to the history of sports on Montjuïc and concludes at Refugi 307, one of the city's most significant air-raid shelters.
The Planns tip
The route ends at Refugi 307, an underground space with specific temperature and humidity conditions.
Practical info
October 31 and November 28: at 10.15 am and 12.00 pm General admission: 8 € - Advance booking required
The venue
Museu Olímpic i de l'Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch de Barcelona
Montjuïc: Epicenter of the Olympic narrative.
Located in Montjuïc's Olympic Ring, this museum serves as a tangible archive of global sport and the Olympic movement. Opened in 2007 and renamed in honor of Joan Antoni Samaranch, a key figure in the '92 Games, its narrative goes beyond mere exhibition. It offers an interactive journey through disciplines, achievements, and values defining sports culture, from high performance to inclusion. Its multimedia facilities and simulators invite a deep exploration of Barcelona's Olympic legacy. A space that contextualizes the city's passion for sport.
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