Coliséum

Coliséum
Location 27 Rue Caumartin
80000 Amiens France
Capacity Hockey: 2,882
Construction
Opened 5 Jan 1996
Construction cost 230 million francs
Architect Pierre Parat
Tenants
Gothiques d'Amiens

The Coliséum is a multi-sport arena in Amiens, France. It is the home of the Gothiques d'Amiens of the Ligue Magnus. The center features two ice rinks and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

History

In 1989, the mayor of Amiens proposed that a new facility replace the aging Palais des Sport, Amiens' 60-year-old sporting facility. While the foundation was being laid, in 1993, four Gallo-Roman houses from the first or second century AD were discovered on site and excavated; several tons of historical materials were brought from them to the collection of Amiens.

Events

External links

(French) Official site

Coordinates: 49°53′37″N 2°17′22″E / 49.8937°N 2.2895°E / 49.8937; 2.2895

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