The Palestra

Philadelphia


Named after a sporting enclosure common in ancient Greece, the Palestra is where you can catch U Penn men's and women's basketball games, volleyball and wrestling matches. It's the most storied gymnasium in the history of collegiate athletics, having hosted more games and visiting teams than any other similar facility.


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