You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in Spanish. (August 2015) Click [show] for important translation instructions.
|
The Palacio Vistalegre is a multipurpose arena located in Madrid, Spain. It was built on the site of the former bullring, "Plaza de toros de Vista Alegre", built in 1906 and demolished in 1995. The venue is composed of three main spaces: The Arena, The Centre and the Sala San Miguel (formerly known as The Box).
 Entrance of venue, c. 2015 | |
 | |
| Address | Calle de Utebo, 1 28025 Madrid Spain |
|---|---|
| Location | Vista Alegre, Carabanchel |
| Coordinates | 40°23′10″N 3°44′20″W / 40.38611°N 3.73889°W |
| Operator | Palumi S.A. |
| Capacity | 14,000 (The Arena) 5,000 (The Center) 1,978 (Sala San Miguel) |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 30 March 2000 |
| Construction cost | €25 million |
| Tenants | |
| CB Estudiantes (ACB) (2001–05) Real Madrid (ACB) (2004–10) BM Atlético Madrid (ASOBAL) (2011–13) | |
| Website | |
| palaciovistalegre | |
History
editIn 1980, the original bullring closed,[citation needed] and the site stood empty until plans were unveiled in 1996 for the modern arena, which would also be capable of staging bullfights.
The arena was opened in 2000, offering a seating capacity of 14,000 and has 1,015 parking places.
See also
editExternal links
edit Media related to Palacio Vistalegre at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in Spanish)
- World Stadiums
| Events and tenants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Home of Real Madrid 2004–2010 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Home of CB Estudiantes 2001–2005 |
Succeeded by |
This article about a Spanish sports venue is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
This bullfighting-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |