Palestra, Philadelphia

Name: Palestra
Address: 215 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, 19104, United States

#980 among attractions in Philadelphia

Sport venue, Sport, Basketball

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Facts and practical information

The Palestra, often called the Cathedral of College Basketball, is a historic arena and the home gym of the Penn Quakers men's and women's basketball teams, volleyball teams, wrestling team, and Philadelphia Big 5 basketball. Located at 235 South 33rd St. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, near Franklin Field in the University City section of Philadelphia, it opened on January 1, 1927. The Palestra has been called "the most important building in the history of college basketball" and "changed the entire history of the sport for which it was built." ()

Capacity: 8725Coordinates: 39°57'5"N, 75°11'19"W

Address

215 S 33rd StWest Philadelphia (University City)Philadelphia 19104 United States

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Day trips

Palestra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Penn Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art, United States Post Office-Main Branch.

~770 ftE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Walnut Street in Philadelphia is a bustling shopping district that serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality retail experience. This vibrant thoroughfare boasts an eclectic mix of stores, ranging from high-end boutiques...
~1120 ftSW
Museum of archaeology and anthropology
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Penn Museum, formally known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, is a revered institution in the heart of Philadelphia. Established in 1887, the museum is dedicated to the understanding of human history and diversity.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum in Philadelphia. The museum is associated with the University of Pennsylvania, and is located on its campus. The Institute is one of the country's leading museums dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time.
~1900 ftNE
Art Deco architecture
United States Post Office-Main Branch, Philadelphia
10 min walk • United States Post Office-Main Branch is a historic post office building located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located across from Amtrak's 30th Street Station.
~1240 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Irvine Auditorium is a performance venue at 3401 Spruce Street on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. It was designed by the firm of prominent Philadelphia area architect Horace Trumbauer and built 1926–1932.
~1380 ftSE
Bridge
Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, built in 1956 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and reconstructed and painted blue in 2010, carries the Schuylkill Expressway over the Schuylkill River between West Philadelphia and the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia.
0.4 miSE
Park
Schuylkill River Park Community Garden, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Schuylkill River Park Community Garden is a unique approximately 70 plot community garden located at 25th and Manning Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1460 ftE
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania crosses the Schuylkill River between Center City and West Philadelphia, and carries Walnut Street, a westbound street.
~1150 ftW
Library
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Fisher Fine Arts Library was the primary library of the University of Pennsylvania from 1891 to 1962. The red sandstone, brick-and-terra-cotta Venetian Gothic giant—part fortress and part cathedral—was designed by the acclaimed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.
~1530 ftW
Park, Universities and schools
College Green, Philadelphia
8 min walk • College Hall is the oldest building on the West Philadelphia campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to its construction, the university was located on Ninth Street in Center City, Philadelphia.
0.5 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Annenberg Center, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a theatre, dance and world music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It helped to popularize the works of composers like Steve Reich and Philip Glass; the Center has also hosted shows by performers ranging from the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra to Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palestra?

Nearby attractions include Walnut Street, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Campus of Drexel University, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Weave Bridge, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Penn Museum, Philadelphia (6 min walk).

How to get to Palestra by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palestra:

Train

Penn Medicine (7 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (13 min walk)

Tram

33rd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (7 min walk)
30th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (10 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (9 min walk)
34th Street • Lines: Mfl (9 min walk)

Bus

Megabus (11 min walk)
Bolt Bus (11 min walk)