PalaLottomatica
PalaLottomatica, formerly known as Palazzo dello Sport or PalaEUR, is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena in Rome, Italy. It is located in the heart of the well known modern EUR complex. The arena hosted the 1960 Olympic basketball tournaments.
Palazzo dello Sport, PalaSport, PalaEUR | |
| Former names | Palazzo dello Sport (1960–2003) |
|---|---|
| Location | Piazzale dello Sport I-00144 Rome |
| Coordinates | 41°49′31.31″N 12°27′59.55″E |
| Owner | Ente EUR Spa |
| Operator | All Events Spa |
| Capacity | Basketball: 11,200 |
| Surface | Parquet |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1956 |
| Built | 1960 |
| Opened | 1960 |
| Renovated | 1999–2003 |
| Architect | Marcello Piacentini |
| Structural engineer | Pier Luigi Nervi |
| Services engineer | Ingg. Nervi & Bartoli |
| Tenants | |
| Virtus Roma (1983–1999, 2003–2011, 2018–2020) | |
The venue features 8 meetings points, a restaurant for 300 people, and a 2,700 square metre (3,229 sq. yard) outdoor terrace. It has a seating capacity of 11,200 spectators for basketball games. The PalaLottomatica Rome, together with Mediolanum Forum of Milan, is a member of the European Arenas Association (EAA).
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