The Palestra
College Basketball Court
University City, Philadelphia
"$0 of UPENN's 8 billion dollar endowment was spent here."(2 Tips)
"So dress light or literally u will pass out"(2 Tips)
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John PaterakisAugust 31, 2014One of college basketball's greatest venues. Located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, it hosts the Philadelphia Big 5 teams: Penn, Villanova, Temple, LaSalle, and St. Joseph's.
Vincent DiNardoDecember 22, 2015Old school at its best, has a great view from every seat the place just has history everywhere throughout it.
StouponsFebruary 26, 2012For the sports fans who wanna know what Philly ball is all about..If you can, treat yourself to a Big 5 game at the Palestra. So much history and great in-city rivalries...goosebumps
nick pupikDecember 9, 2010Get here a little bit before tip-off; there's plenty of history and exhibits to take in by walking the hallways.
ISEPTAPHILLYJanuary 17, 2014Get here on SEPTA. The Market-Frankford Line, Trolleys, and Regional Rail all stop just a short walk away. Read more
- Matthew WilliamsSeptember 26, 2011Hottest gym ever. True definition of a hot box gym. So dress light or literally u will pass out
- RushiSeptember 26, 2011Most pathetic excuse for a college gymnasium ever. $0 of UPENN's 8 billion dollar endowment was spent here.
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The Palestra, often called the Cathedral of College Basketball, is a historic arena and the home gym of the University of Pennsylvania Quakers men's and women's basketball teams, volleyball teams, wrestling team, and Philadelphia Big 5 basketball.
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