Wiener Stadthalle
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| Location | Vienna, Austria |
| Coordinates | 48°12′07″N 16°19′58″E / 48.20194°N 16.33278°ECoordinates: 48°12′07″N 16°19′58″E / 48.20194°N 16.33278°E |
| Built | between 1953 and 1958 |
| Expanded | 1974 with a public swimming pool |
| Architect | Roland Rainer |
| Capacity | 16,000 |
Wiener Stadthalle is an indoor arena, located in the 15th district of Vienna, Austria. It was designed by Austrian architect Roland Rainer and built from 1953–1958. The arena has an overall seating capacity of approximately 16,000 people.
The arena comprises 6 halls: A and B (gymnasiums), C (ice arena), D (main hall, mostly for concerts), E (for smaller events) & F (for more intimate concerts). In 1974, the additional Stadthallenbad, a public swimming pool, was built.
The arena hosts an annual tennis tournament, called Bank Austria-TennisTrophy.
The arena has hosted concerts by many famous artists, spanning many different genres of music.
Sting performed during his Symphonicities Tour on November 5, 2010, along with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.[1]
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| Preceded by Palac Lodowy Belgrade |
European Indoor Championships in Athletics Venue 1970 |
Succeeded by Festiwalna Sofia |
| Preceded by Håkons Hall Lillehammer |
European Men's Handball Championship Final Venue 2010 |
Succeeded by Belgrade Arena Belgrade |
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