Cittadella dello Sport: more than an arena
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4/1/2026

Cittadella dello Sport: more than an arena

Barreca & La Varra design a sports complex that moves beyond the model of the stand-alone arena, combining buildings, services, and public space

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Giovanni Santarelli
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