Arena
An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators, and may be covered by a roof. The key feature of an arena is that the event space is the lowest point, allowing maximum visibility. Arenas are usually designed to accommodate a multitude of spectators.
Background
The word derives from Latin harena, a particularly fine-grained sand that covered the floor of ancient arenas such as the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, to absorb blood.[1]
The term arena is sometimes used as a synonym for a very large venue such as Pasadena's
The term "arena" is also used loosely to refer to any event or type of event which either literally or metaphorically takes place in such a location, often with the specific intent of comparing an idea to a sporting event. Such examples of these would be terms such as "the arena of war", "the arena of love" or "the political arena".
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See also
- Amphitheatre
- Architectural structure
- Field house
- Ice hockey arena
- List of nonbuilding structure types
- List of indoor arenas by capacity
- List of stadiums by capacity
References
- ISBN 0-19-288003-9..
External links
Media related to Indoor arenas at Wikimedia Commons
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