Looking for the
unparalleled thrill of deep water diving, but dread the cold, dark
abyss of the ocean depths? Then why not try the world’s deepest
indoor swimming pool: Nemo 33.
Designed as a
multi-purpose diving instruction, recreational, and film production
facility, the Nemo 33 is a staggering 113 feet deep; and the
brainchild of Belgian diving expert John Beernaerts. It contains a
mammoth amount of water – 2.5 million liters, to be exact. And
unlike the common
swimming pools
people know, the water in it is pure, chlorine-free, filtered spring
water. Its most prominent feature is its 108-foot sinkhole, known as
the only place in the world outside of the open ocean that permits
such deep dives.
The Nemo 33 also
has several underwater caves that start at 33-foot depths, perfect
for both amateur and professional divers to train their underwater
maneuvers in. Need more time at the bottom? It also has three
pressurized rooms with constantly renewed air; kind of like the
natural air pockets you could find in underwater caves. On the other
hand, people not looking to take a dip can watch through fourteen
underwater windows situated in lounges, restaurants, and other
locations within the facility.
Beernaerts began
conceptualizing the Nemo 33 in 2001, taking inspiration from his
favorite homeland diving spots. He finally opened the facility in
2004 which is currently located in Brussels, Belgium.
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