Venue: National Aquatics Center;
Location: Olympic Green, Beijing
Total land surface: 65,000-80,000 sq m;
Seats: 6,000 permanent and 11,000 temporary;
Competitions: Swimming, Diving, Synchronized Swimming;
Groundbreaking date: Dec. 24, 2003;

The exterior of the "Water Cube"

The interior
Venue: National Aquatics Center;
Location: Olympic Green, Beijing
Total land surface: 65,000-80,000 sq m;
Seats: 6,000 permanent and 11,000 temporary;
Competitions: Swimming, Diving, Synchronized Swimming;
Groundbreaking date: Dec. 24, 2003;