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[gotosy]

Brazil chooses Somerset House as venue during London 2012 Olympics

24 August 2010

The Brazilian Olympic Committee and Rio 2016 have picked Somerset House as their official Olympic house during the London 2012 Olympic Games


Somerset House Trust director Gwyn Miles and Brazilian Olympic Committee president Carlos Nuzman signed the agreement today.

The agreement marks the first official selection of an Olympic house venue by a National Olympic Committee.

Miles said: "We are really thrilled to be welcoming the Brazilian Olympic Committee to Somerset House as their London home - Casa Brasil - in 2012. We’re now looking forward to working together on a cultural programme that captures and celebrates the country’s vibrant arts and cultural scene, and showcasing the best of Brazil in the heart of London."

http://www.citmagazi...-2012-Olympics/

[RobH]

Superb choice!

[daveypodmore]

Indeed a brilliant choice. Somerset House is lovely

[DannyelBrazil]

daveypodmore, on 24 August 2010 - 02:49 PM, said:

Indeed a brilliant choice. Somerset House is lovely

Some pics of Somerset House???

[RobH]

Also, news on France:

"Brazil is hosting the 2016 Games in Rio, so was always likely to pursue a high-profile event space, much in the same way France – which is rumoured to be bidding for 2024 Olympics – has taken over Old Billingsgate."

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[gdodds]

Fantastic location, great choice by Brazil.

[daveypodmore]

Somerset House

[RobH]

DannyelBrazil, on 24 August 2010 - 02:57 PM, said:

Some pics of Somerset House???

I have to say, though I've walked past it many times, had drinks on the terrace overlooking the Thames and been in the courtyard, I've never properly been inside Somerset House...

Its location; by the Thames to the right if you're walking along Waterloo Bridge.



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[The Tower Bridge Fox]

Very good choice and the hand over to Rio will be a stunning part of London 2012,
I also have to admit to having never been inside even though it houses part of the hermitage museum form Moscow ,
I have however Ice skated on the rink , which unfortunately I cant recommend as there isn’t enough room to swing a cat never mind do a flying camel spin.

[daveypodmore]

I went inside when they did the Pick me up print fair last year its nice enough, not remarkable though. When they put the fountains in and re-developed it it certainly modernised the facilities. I would imagine they will focus on that fantastic square with the inside rooms mainly used for VIP's and smoozing.