Krešimir Ćosić Hall
Sports arena in Zadar, Croatia
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The Krešimir Ćosić Hall (Croatian: Dvorana Krešimir Ćosić) is a multi-purpose indoor sports arena located in Zadar, Croatia. The arena is home to the KK Zadar basketball club and also hosts concerts, conventions and other sporting, business and entertainment events.
Dvorana Krešimir Ćosić | |
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 Interactive map of Krešimir Ćosić Hall | |
Former names | Sportski centar Višnjik (2008) |
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| Location | Zadar, Croatia |
| Coordinates | 44°7′10.20″N 15°14′44.12″E |
| Owner | City of Zadar |
| Capacity | 6,503 (handball, tennis, concerts) 9,000 (basketball)[1] |
| Surface | Hardwood |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2004 |
| Opened | May 2008 |
| Tenants | |
| Zadar (2008–present) | |
| Website | |
| visnjik.hr | |
Naming
From October 2008, its official name became Krešimir Ćosić Hall, named after the Croatian basketball player Krešimir Ćosić.[2] Former name of the arena was Sportski centar Višnjik (English: Višnjik Sports Center). The arena's nickname is "Peka", coming from peka, a traditional Dalmatian cookware. For several months during 2008, it was the largest indoor arena in Croatia, and now it is the third largest.
Events
The arena was used as one of the venues during the 2009 World Men's Handball Championship.[3] Also, the Croatia Davis Cup team has played at the arena for the 2008 Davis Cup World Group play-offs and 2016 Davis Cup World Group semifinals.The arena was also host for group matches during 2021 Women's European Volleyball Championship.
Gallery
Interior
Statue of Krešimir Ćosić in front of the hall
