Alexandreio Melathron (Nick Galis Hall)
Alexandreio Melathron Nick Galis Hall (Greek: Αλεξάνδρειο Μέλαθρον, Σάλα Νίκος Γκάλης) is an indoor sports arena that is located in Thessaloniki, Greece. It is also often referred to as the Palais des Sports (Greek: Παλαί ντε Σπορ).
Palais des Sports | |
Aerial view of the Trade Fair area. The building down left is Alexandreio. | |
| Full name | Alexandreio Melathron |
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| Former names | Alexandreio Melathron |
| Location | Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Coordinates | 40°37′36.83″N 22°57′25.99″E |
| Public transit | Panepistimio (2020) |
| Owner | Greek Ministry of Culture, General Secretariat of Sports |
| Capacity | Basketball: 5,138 (permanent seating) 6,000 (with temporary seating) |
| Surface | Parquet |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 29 June 1966 |
| Renovated | 2004, 2015 |
| Architect | Petros Gianettos, M. Guyon and T. Jeanblock |
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The arena is mainly used to host basketball and volleyball games. The arena's main hall, called Nikos Galis Hall, has a permanent seating capacity of 5,138, and a capacity of 6,000 with temporary seating, for basketball games. The arena also contains a practice court, club offices, shops, and a museum dedicated to the Aris basketball club. The arena hosts the home games of Aris Thessaloniki B.C., a member of the Greek League.
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