With the collaboration of Antonio Peyrí Maciá and Enrique Castañeda Tamorell, the construction began on October 15, 1966 and culminated in September 1968. The final project presented a huge geodetic dome covered with copperraised on a circular plant with interior and exterior concrete pillars in the form of V that welcomes the enclosure.
Outside, the Sculptural Series 'Osa Mayor' from Mathias Goeritz, with seven polyhedral pieces 15 meters high, yellow and red, which from the air form the constellation.
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Events at the Sports Palace
The huge Copper domeconceived with a futuristic aestifa, fulfilled its mission in 1968 and subsequently fell in a decade of underutilization; However, with a capacity of 22 thousand spectatorstoday is a benchmark for events of all kinds: from concerts, matches of different sports such as Basketball, Volleyball either jockeyeven ice shows, circus acts and exhibitions.
More recently, the complex was adequate with a pair of fair pavilions where different exhibitions, commercial presentations, delivery of sports kits and other activities and despite the fact that it has been due to the acoustic problems inside, the sports palace is maintained as a Perfect scenario for concerts and other medium -sized events to the East of Mexico City.
Sports Palace: Location
The Sports Palace is located in the Churubusco River Interior Circuit AvenueColonia Granjas México, Iztacalco Mayor's Office, 5 minutes from Mexico City International Airport and the Historic Center of the City.
How to get to the Sports Palace
The best way to get by public transport is to take the Line 8 of the public transport system and descend at the velodrome station. Another option is to take the passenger transport network (RTP) on the route Bicentennial Circuit and descend at the indigo stop.
By car, take the Interior circuit or viaduct With direction to the airport. The parking lot is located on Río Churubusco Avenue and also works for some events that take place in the Forum Sol.
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