Oil Tank Culture Park
Former oil tanks and industrial facilities now serve cultural activities, surrounded by woodland.
Why choose this place
For industrial spaces reimagined: explore the meeting of huge cylindrical oil tanks and surrounding woodland.
Make the most of your visit
Study the cylindrical tanks and imagine their former use. Interior access depends on exhibitions and events.
Stories from the record
Fuel stored behind restricted access
After the 1973 oil crisis, five tanks were built between 1976 and 1978 for emergency reserves. The public could not freely enter. These circular structures were industrial facilities before they became cultural spaces.
The tanks stopped before the World Cup
The nearby stadium prompted closure for safety. After years without a settled use, a 2013 public ideas competition helped establish the cultural-park direction. The end of industrial operation did not end the site's history.
Old steel becomes a new building
The park opened in 2017. Some tanks retained their form, while steel from others was reused for a community building. Compare the different approaches to preservation and change: recycling can happen at architectural scale.
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Before you go
Opening hours and closing days can change, so check the official information before visiting.