Apollon Patras Indoor Hall, also known as ''Perivola Indoor Hall'', is an indoor sports arena that is located in

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. The arena is known for its unique roof construction, which is made entirely out of wood. The arena belongs to the local multi-sporting club, A.S. Apollon, and it is the home of the club's professional

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History

Apollon Patras Indoor Hall opened in 1992. Originally, the arena only had tier columns of bleacher style seating, with no individual seats. However, in 2012, the arena was renovated and updated, and seats were added.

Gallery

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Indoor Hall, Perivola, exterior (2005). File:Apollon_Palais_des_Sports(2).jpg,

Indoor Hall, interior, before seats were added to the arena (2011). File:ApollonPatras IkaroiSerron 2010-2011 (2).JPG, Greek 2nd Division game between

and Ikaroi Serron, during the 2010–11 season.

References

External links

Information on the arena
@ Stadia.gr
Apollon Patras Indoor Hall
@ ApollonPatras.gr
Image of Apollon Patras Indoor Hall ExteriorImage of Apollon Patras Indoor Hall Interior
Indoor arenas in Greece Basketball venues in Greece Volleyball venues in Greece Apollon Patras B.C. {{Greece-sports-venue-stub