Tuesday, January 31, 2012

palazzetto dello sport


This photo's more about the incredible sky we were blessed with a few days ago, than the actual "palazzetto" in silhouette.
Built in 1957 and finished in time for the 17th Olympic Games of 1960, this curious steel and concrete "spaceship" arena was used for several sports, mostly basketball.

USA – Italy match held at Palazzetto dello Sport in 1960

The Palazzetto dello Sport was designed by engineer Pier Luigi Nervi, who is also responsible for the Sala Nervi in the Vatican.


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5 comments:

  1. RoseannJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Sala Nervi

    Is that the name of the Audience Building in the Vatican?

    xoR

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  2. jeffJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    So, you put on your Adidas and shot some hoops?

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  3. Mrs D.February 1, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    wonderful pics!
    http://teacherfromapulia.blogspot.com/

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  4. Cobalt VioletFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    It really looks like it's going to take off.
    Why do clouds look better in Rome?! :)

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  5. DkSeptember 8, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Hey!
    We have a very similar building! In Poznan, in Poland!
    Look - http://fotopoznan.blogspot.com/2009/02/arena-w-parku-kasprowicza_7335.html
    It is called: ARENA!

    Greetings from Poland!
    Dominika

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