Palestra - Wikipedia
The Palestra, often called the Cathedral of College Basketball, [2][3] is a historic arena and the home gym of the Penn Quakers men's and women's basketball teams, volleyball teams, …
The Palestra | Visit Philadelphia
The most storied gymnasium in the history of collegiate athletics, the Palestra is the oldest major college arena still in use today and has hosted more games, more visiting teams and more …
Facilities - Palestra Bio - University of Pennsylvania Athletics
Jun 12, 2019 · Commonly known as "the Cathedral of College Basketball ™", The Palestra is viewed as one of the most renowned and recognizable arenas in the country. The name …
Palestra | University of Pennsylvania Facilities and Real Estate …
Regionally significant basketball arena that recalls the history of the Philadelphia area's Big Five basketball competition, in a building that forms a part of a major athletic precinct. 223 South …
The Palestra - Philadelphia Big 5
The famed Palestra opened in 1927 and has played host to the Big 5 since its inception in 1955. Most of the Philadelphia Big 5 men's matchups are played in the historic Palestra on the …
The Palestra - University of Pennsylvania Athletics
Jan 2, 2012 · Penn men's and women's basketball games, volleyball and wrestling matches are played at the historic Palestra, the most storied gymnasium in the history of collegiate
Inside the Palestra, the most magical arena in all of college hoops
Jul 9, 2020 · The Palestra, named by a Greek studies professor at Penn, has welcomed the basketball devout and inspired songs of praise, poetry and puffery (I’ll take credit for at least …
Penn Facility Rental Info - Palestra - Palestra - University of ...
Jan 31, 2019 · Known as the Cathedral of College Basketball™, The Palestra was completed in 1927 and is still at the top of the list of College Basketball's best arenas. The space is built for …
The Palestra - The Historical Marker Database
Home to the Penn Quakers basketball, volleyball, and wrestling teams. Opened in 1927, it is one of the first steel and concrete arenas in the US, with an arched steel truss system providing …
Why the Palestra is nicknamed the "Cathedral of College …
Mar 3, 2021 · The Palestra, known as the “Cathedral of College Basketball,” is the iconic home for Penn's basketball teams. Built in 1927, the Palestra acquired its name from Greek professor …