Krešimir Ćosić Hall

Krešimir Ćosić Hall (Croatian: Dvorana Krešimira Ćosića) is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Zadar, Croatia. The arena is home to the basketball club, KK Zadar. The venue also hosts concerts, conventions, and other sporting, business and entertainment events.

Krešimir Ćosić Hall
Dvorana Krešimir Ćosić
Peka
Višnjik
Former namesArena Zadar
Sportski centar Višnjik
LocationZadar, Croatia
Coordinates44°7′10.20″N 15°14′44.12″E
Capacity8,500[1]
Opened2008
Tenants
KK Zadar
Croatia national basketball team (selected matches)
Croatia national handball team (selected matches)
Statue of Krešimir Ćosić in front of the Hall

From October 2008, its official name became Krešimir Ćosić Hall, named after the legendary Croatian basketball player, Krešimir Ćosić.[2] Former names of the arena were Sportski centar Višnjik and Arena Zadar. The arena's nickname is "Peka".[3] For several months during 2008, it was the largest indoor arena in Croatia, and now it is the third largest.

Events

The arena was used as one of the venues during the 2009 World Men's Handball Championship. Also, the Croatia Davis Cup team has played at the arena for the 2008 Davis Cup World Group Play-offs and the 2016 Davis Cup World Group semifinals.

See also

References
  1. "Višenamjenska dvorana Krešimira Ćosića" [Multi-purpose hall Krešimir Ćosić]. visnjik.com (in Croatian). Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  2. Dvorani na Višnjiku ime Krešimira Ćosića Archived 2011-06-10 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Peka is a traditional Dalmatian cookware that resembles a bell-like dome.
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