Coliséum

The Coliséum is a multi-sport arena in Amiens, France. It is the home of the Gothiques d'Amiens of the Ligue Magnus. The center features two ice rinks and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

Coliséum
Location27 Rue Caumartin
80000 Amiens France
CapacityHockey: 2,882
Construction
Opened5 Jan 1996
Construction cost230 million francs
ArchitectPierre Parat
Tenants
Gothiques d'Amiens

History

In 1989, the mayor of Amiens proposed that a new facility replace the aging Palais des Sport, Amiens' 60-year-old sporting facility. While the foundation was being laid, in 1993, four Gallo-Roman houses from the first or second century AD were discovered on site and excavated; several tons of historical materials were brought from them to the collection of Amiens.

Events

  • 1997 French Figure Skating championships
  • Hosted some of the 2006 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships preliminary rounds

(in French) Official site

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