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„Octopus” Aquapark in Suchy Las

The guide was updated: 2023-10-31

“Octopus” Aquapark was built in 2008 and is part of the Municipal Sports Center, which also owns the nearby modern sports hall. The modernist construction of the aquapark building matches in its style the nearby Cultural Center and Public Library. “Octopus” offers not only aquatic attractions, but also bowling, a restaurant and a modernly appointed conference hall.

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Address: Suchy Las, ul. Szkolna 18
Website: www.octopus.suchylas.pl

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„Octopus” Aquapark in Suchy Las

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“Octopus” Aquapark was built in 2008 and is part of the Municipal Sports Center, which also owns the nearby modern sports hall. The modernist construction of the aquapark building matches in its style the nearby Cultural Center and Public Library. “Octopus” offers not only aquatic attractions, but also bowling, a restaurant and a modernly appointed conference hall.

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