Montjuïc in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Los II Juegos del Mediterraneo
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The Second Mediterranean Games
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 28, 2022
1. Los II Juegos del Mediterraneo / The Second Mediterranean Games Marker
Egipto · Francia · Grecia · Italia · Libano · Malta · Monaco · Siria · Turquia · España
en los deportes:
atletismo, baloncesto, boxeo, ciclismo, esgrima, futbol, gimnasia, hipica, hockey, hockey sobre patines, lucha grecorromana, natación, pesos y halteras, remo, rugby, tiro al plato, tiro de fusily pistola, vela y waterpolo
On the 16th of July, 1955, the Second Mediterranean Games were inaugurated in this Municipal Stadium of Montjuich with the participation of the following nations
Egypt · France · Greece · Italy · Lebanon · Malta · Monaco · Syria · Turkey · Spain
in the following sports: athletics, basketball, boxing, cycling, fencing, soccer, gymnastics, horse riding, hockey, roller hockey, weightlifting, rowing, rugby, trap shooting, rifle shooting, sailing and water polo.
Erected 1956.
Topics.
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Location. 41° 21.959′ N, 2° 9.325′ E. Marker is in Barcelona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Montjuïc. It is on Avinguda de l'Estadi, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Avinguida de l'Estadi 52, Barcelona, Cataluña 08038, Spain. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Estadio de Montjuïc / Estadi de Montjuïc / Montjuïc Stadium (within shouting distance of this marker); Barris de Barraques de Montjuïc / Barraques de Montjuïc Neighborhoods (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); L’orellot de Santa Amàlia / The Santa Amàlia Orillon (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); L'afusellament del president Lluís Companys / The Execution of President Lluís Companys (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); El baluard de Santa Amàlia / The Santa Amàlia Bastion (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); La Ciutat Bombardejada / The Bombardment of the City (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); El segon recinte / The outer ward (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Catalan Flag raised (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barcelona.
Also see . . . 1955 Mediterranean Games (Wikpedia).
Excerpt: "The 1955 Mediterranean Games, officially(Submitted on July 13, 2022.)known as the II Mediterranean Games, and commonly known as Barcelona 1955, were the 2nd Mediterranean Games. The Games were held in Barcelona, Spain over 10 days, from 15 to 25 July 1955, where 1,135 athletes (all men) from 10 countries participated. There were a total of 102 medal events from 19 different sports. In the medals table France was first on the podium, Italy second and Egypt came third."Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 28, 20222. Los II Juegos del Mediterraneo / The Second Mediterranean Games Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 28, 2022
3. Los II Juegos del Mediterraneo / The Second Mediterranean Games Marker - wider view
Photographed by Bort, Casamajo - Barcelona, July 16, 1955
4. Los II Juegos del Mediterraneo / The Second Mediterranean Games souvenir card
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
