Ice Palace Bolshoi - the place where ice hockey competitions took place during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi . At first glance, without even knowing its name, you can immediately say that this a truly great sports facility: it is designed for 12 thousand spectators . . Next to the "more" is the other Olympic arena - "puck" . But it was "Big" ice Palace is considered one of the most original buildings of the Olympic park . Architects designed it as a huge frozen frost w silver . the analogy with the shape of the famous Peking Opera, but the materials used, finishes and much more, of course, differ significantly . stadium dome is visible from afar thanks to the pearly white color .
The palace was built for 3 years. Construction began in 2009 and ended only in 2012. Ice Palace had to be tested before the start of major competitions - the Olympic Games, so here in April 2013, was the World Junior Championships in ice hockey, and then, in December of the same year - Cup the first Russian TV channel.
From the very beginning of the stadium construction it was decided to continue using it as a multifunctional sports center . In addition, such facilities are very convenient for organization of cultural events at a time when competitions are not held . For example, "Big "Will become a place for children's Christmas trees during the New Year holidays, concerts that attract a large audience, exhibitions, forums and t . d .Ice Palace today - home arena of the local hockey club KHL . In June-July 2014 . here, with great success, the dance contest "Vivat, Russia! "
Coordinates
Address: Olympic Park, Adler District, Sochi, Imeretinskaya Lowland
Directions: bus, shuttle bus to the stop" Ice Palace Bolshoi ".
Bolshoi Ice Palace |
The Bolshoi Ice Palace |