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The Palestra

Arena · University City ·

The Palestra

Arena · University City ·
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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Pompeii (Updated 2025)

"Adjacent to the amphitheater, the Great Palestra served as an exercise ground and sports area (including a swimming pool) for youth groups and athletes; it's another excellent place to avoid the busiest parts of the site because fewer visitors make the trek here." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/visiting-pompeii/

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Historic basketball arena, the Cathedral of College Basketball

basketball shrine
old building
rudimentary seating
wheelchair accessible seating
mobility issues
rude staff
limited mobility
supported seating
Google Rating
4.7 (525)
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223 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Get directions

Restroom
Credit card accepted
Paid parking garage
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Information

Historic basketball arena, the Cathedral of College Basketball

basketball shrine
old building
rudimentary seating
wheelchair accessible seating
mobility issues
rude staff
limited mobility
supported seating
Google Rating
4.7 (525)
Placeholder
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223 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Get directions

Restroom
Credit card accepted
Paid parking garage
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
The Palestra by null
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