Stadio Olimpico del Ghiaccio, Indoor ice rink and Olympic stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
The Stadio Olimpico del Ghiaccio is an indoor ice rink and Olympic stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo featuring a skating surface of around 4,300 square meters. The venue accommodates up to 12,000 spectators and incorporates an advanced refrigeration system beneath the ice to maintain optimal playing conditions.
Built between 1952 and 1954, the venue opened in October 1955 and hosted figure skating during the 1956 Winter Olympics. Its construction reflected the shift toward enclosed facilities for winter sports in alpine regions.
The facility transformed from an open-air arena to an enclosed stadium, reflecting the evolution of winter sports facilities in the Italian Alps.
The facility offers skate rentals, locker rooms, massage services, and a sauna for visitors. Facilities are well-organized for both competitive events and public skating sessions.
An intricate cooling system uses ammonia gas flowing through about 50 kilometers of pipes beneath the ice to maintain constant temperatures. This hidden infrastructure allows the ice surface to remain usable throughout the year.
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