Palazzetto dello sport

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Palazzetto dello sport, Rome
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Palazzetto dello sport, Rome

The Palazzetto dello sport is a concrete domed arena in Rome, Italy, built for the 1960 Olympic Games. This building was designed by Pier Luigi Nervi and was opened in 1959. It hosted boxing among other sports during the Olympic Games.

The arena is constructed with prefabricated ribbed concrete shell dome.