Sferisterio della Montagnola, Sports venue and national heritage in Bologna, Italy.
The Sferisterio della Montagnola features three distinct gyms equipped with specialized flooring for volleyball, basketball, and roller skating activities.
The sports facility opened its doors in 1822 and functioned as the primary location for pallone col bracciale games until its transformation in 1955.
The structure represents a significant example of 19th-century sports architecture and received national monument status recognition in 1939.
Located at Piazzale Baldi 1 in Bologna, the facility currently serves local sports clubs including Ellepi Volley and Pickandroll 66 basketball team.
The original playing field measured 97.10 by 17.48 meters, designed specifically for the traditional Italian handball game known as pallone col bracciale.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 19 century
Official opening: 1822
Address: via Irnerio 4 ‒ Bologna (BO)
GPS coordinates: 44.50126,11.34680
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:34
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