Deepest pool in the world!

[Erik]

Like scuba?


Nemo 33 is a recreational diving center in Brussels, Belgium that is home to the world's deepest swimming pool. The pool itself consists of a submerged structure with flat platforms at various depth levels. The pool has two large flat-bottomed areas at depth levels of 5m (16 ft) and 10m (32 ft), and a large circular pit descending to a depth of 33m (108 ft). It is filled with
2,500,000 litres of non-chlorinated, highly filtered spring water maintainedat 30°C (86°F) and contains several simulated underwater caves at the 10m depth level. There are numerous underwater windows that allow outside visitors to look into the pools at various depths. The complex was designed by Belgian diving expert John Beernaerts as a multi-purpose diving instruction, recreational, and film production facility, and opened in 2004.


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[Benman]

That is a scuba diver (trainer's) dream! Gorgeous!

Now I see where all the EU tax dollars are going!

Ben

[Ruergard]

That is coool!

Benman hahaha!

[AudiFanatic83]

that just looks like too much fun, absolutely BEAUTIFUL

[Klint]

That is a scuba diver (trainer's) dream! Gorgeous!

Now I see where all the EU tax dollars are going!

Ben

EU Tax Dollars? LOL!

Tax Euroes i hope!

Very impressive, what's the exterior of the building like? is it a highrise with the pool inside of did they dig into the ground?

[gjg]

Klint, I'm afraid it was paid in Euros but from EU tax money .... last time I checked you too contributed your (un)fair share to the new euro communist network .....

[Klint]

Klint, I'm afraid it was paid in Euros but from EU tax money .... last time I checked you too contributed your (un)fair share to the new euro communist network .....

Very true George, think we're paying at least a few billion a year to be part of the EU.

[Benman]

EU Tax Dollars? LOL!

Tax Euroes i hope!

Actually, "dollar" came from Europe.

A Bohemian Count named Schlick lived in Joachim's Valley (Joachimsthal) during the 16th century. The Count coined his own one once silver coins and these coins earned a great reputation for their quality and fineness and were widely called "Joachim's thalers" or, eventually, "thaler". The name "dollar" stemmed directly from "thaler". So you see, "dollar" is very Euro afterall.

Back on topic, yes, as George correctly points out, you helped pay for that pool. Maybe they'll let you have a free tryout.



Ben