PalaLottomatica

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name = PalaLottomatica
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location = Piazzale dello Sport, 00144 E.U.R., Rome, Rome (Latium), Italy
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broke_ground = 1956
built = 1960
opened = 1960
renovated = 2003
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owner = Lottomatica
operator = Lottomatica
surface = Parquet
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architect = Pier Luigi Nervi and Marcello Piacentini
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former_names = PalaEUR (1960-2003)
tenants = Lottomatica Roma (2003-Present)
capacity = basketball:10,500 [ [http://195.56.77.208/team/?teamid=1161 Lottomatica Roma] ]
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PalaLottomatica, formerly known as PalaEUR, is a multipurpose sports arena in Rome, Italy. It is located in the heart of the famous large complex of EUR. It has a seating capacity for 11,200 spectators. The stadium features 8 meetings points, a restaurant for 300 people and a 2,700 square meter (3,229 sq. yard) outdoor terrace.

History

PalaLottomatica was designed by architects Pier Luigi Nervi and Marcello Piacentini in 1956, and finished in 1960 for the Summer Olympics. In 1999 it was restructured by the Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas, and was renamed after the main sponsor Lottomatica.

It is currently the home arena of the Italian professional basketball team Lottomatica Roma. The arena has also hosted the 1960 Olympic basetball tournament, the 1991 European basketball championships [ [http://eurobasket2005.fibaeurope.com/en/cid_sk8JreR-ILQY3WYBLQw7L0.html Basketball in Serbia And Montenegro (SCG)] ] and the Euroleague 1997 Final Four.

References

External links

* [http://www.romeguide.it/strutture/palalottomatica/palalottomatica.htm Romeguide.it - PalaLottomatica] , Italian website