Velodrom
| Velodrom | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Berlin, Germany |
| Built | 1992 - 1997 |
| Opened | 1997 |
| Owner | Unternehmensgruppe Gegenbauer |
| Operator | Velomax |
| Construction cost | 138,000,000 EUR[1] |
| Architect | Dominique Perrault |
| Structural engineer | Ove Arup & Partners |
| Capacity |
12,000 (concerts) 6,887 (tennis) 4,911 (press conference) |
The Velodrom (velodrome) is an indoor track cycling arena, in the Prenzlauer Berg, locality of Berlin, Germany. Holding up to 12,000 people, it was also Berlin's largest concert venue, until the opening of O2 World in 2008.
It is part of a larger complex, which includes a swimming pool as well, built in the course of the - unsuccessful - application of Berlin, for the 2000 Summer Olympics.
It replaced the former Werner-Seelenbinder-Halle, which was demolished in 1993.
It hosts, mainly, indoor sporting events, trade shows and concerts.
Architecture
The building was designed by French architect Dominique Perrault who won an international design competition in 1992.
The arena is famous for its steel roof construction - with a diameter of 142 meters, it has Europe's largest steel roof.
Notable events
In 1999, it hosted the UCI Track Cycling World Championships and has been the site of the annual Berlin Six-day racing since then.
In 2008, Kylie Minogue performs her KylieX2008 tour.
See also
References
- ↑ Velodrome homepage: facts (german)
| Preceded by Vélodrome de Bordeaux Bordeaux |
UCI Track Cycling World Championships Venue 1999 |
Succeeded by Manchester Velodrome Manchester |
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Coordinates: 52°31′51″N 13°27′03″E / 52.53083°N 13.45083°E