Palavela, formerly known as Palazzo delle Mostre and Palazzo a Vela is an indoor arena that is located in Turin, Italy, on the bank of the River Po. It was designed by engineer Franco Levi and architects Annibale and Giorgio Rigotti. The arena is 130 metres in diameter. It has a seating capacity for a maximum 12,200 people, and 9,200 when configured for basketball games.
Former names | Palazzo delle Mostre
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Coordinates | 45°01′24″N 7°40′09″E
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Owner | City of Turin
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Built | 1959–1961
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Opened | 1961
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Renovated | October 2003 - December 2004
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Construction cost | 110 Million lire
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