Barcelona 1992: The Olympic Stadium
The stadium was built in 1929 and hosted events at the 1955 Mediterranean Games before falling into disuse. It survived plans for its demolition in the 1970s and was completely refurbished in the mid-1980s, when its neoclassical facade was fully restored and the pitch was lowered by 11 metres to allow new rows of seating to be installed. Situated on Montjuic, the hill that overlooks the city, it became the focal point of the 1992 Olympic Games, since it has been used for both sporting and non-sporting events.
From 1997 to 2009, it was the home ground for the local football club, RCD Espanyol. It staged the IAAF World Junior Championships in 2012 and the European Athletics Championships in 2010. In recent years, it has hosted music concerts, and plans for its long-term use are under discussion.