A 1979 postcard depicting the open-air municipal swimming pool in Mukachevo.
What is shown on the postcard
In the foreground, there is a water-filled pool with lane dividers and people swimming. On the left, a diving platform is visible with several individuals standing on it. In the background, a row of tall poplars stands against the silhouette of Carpathian hills.
Historical note
The municipal pool in Mukachevo was a key part of the city’s sports infrastructure during the Soviet era. It hosted training sessions for local athletes, classes for the youth sports school, and recreational swimming for citizens. The complex operated during the warm season.
Present day
Today, this site hosts the modernized sports and health complex of the Children and Youth Sports School (DYUSSH). The outdoor pool remains operational, attracting residents and visitors during the summer season, though its appearance and surrounding area have changed due to reconstruction.
Location (map)
Address: 34 Sadova St, Mukachevo, Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.439501, 22.713919
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the DYUSSH open-air swimming pool on Sadova Street in Mukachevo..
Questions and answers
- Where was this swimming pool located in Mukachevo? The pool is located at 34 Sadova Street, on the territory of the modern sports and health complex of the Children and Youth Sports School (DYUSSH).
- What was the function of the swimming pool during the Soviet years? It was used for training local athletes, youth sports school classes, and recreational swimming for citizens during the warm season.
- Does this swimming pool exist today? Yes, today a modernized outdoor swimming pool operates on this site as part of the DYUSSH sports and health complex.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Mukachevo from 1979.
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