Palacio Vistalegre
Multipurpose arena in Madrid, Spain
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The Palacio Vistalegre is a multipurpose arena located in Madrid, Spain. It was built on the site of the former bullring, "Plaza de toros de Vista Alegre", inaugurated in 1908 and demolished in 1995.[1][2][3] The venue is composed of three main spaces: The Arena, The Centre and the Sala San Miguel (formerly known as The Box).
AddressCalle de Utebo, 1
28025 Madrid
Spain
28025 Madrid
Spain
LocationVista Alegre, Carabanchel
Coordinates40°23′10″N 3°44′20″W
OperatorPalumi S.A.
 Entrance of venue, c. 2015 | |
 Interactive map of Palacio Vistalegre | |
| Address | Calle de Utebo, 1 28025 Madrid Spain |
|---|---|
| Location | Vista Alegre, Carabanchel |
| Coordinates | 40°23′10″N 3°44′20″W |
| Operator | Palumi S.A. |
| Capacity | 14,000 (The Arena) 5,000 (The Center) 1,978 (Sala San Miguel) |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 30 March 2000 |
| Construction cost | €25 million |
| Tenants | |
| CB Estudiantes (ACB) (2001–05) Real Madrid (ACB) (2004–10) BM Atlético Madrid (ASOBAL) (2011–13) | |
| Website | |
| palaciovistalegre | |
History
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In 1980, the original bullring closed,[citation needed] and the site stood empty until plans were unveiled in 1996 for the modern arena, which would also be capable of staging bullfights.
The arena was opened in 2000, offering a seating capacity of 14,000 and has 1,015 parking places.
