Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex
Coordinates: 37°56′N 23°41′E / 37.933°N 23.683°E / 37.933; 23.683
The Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Sports Complex is a complex in the coastal zone of Athens, Greece. It consists of two indoor arenas and a beach volleyball stadium, and it hosted Handball, Taekwondo, and volleyball events at the 2004 Summer Olympics. The complex is located in Faliro, not far from the port of Piraeus.
The complex consists of the following venues:
Read more about Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex: Peace and Friendship Stadium, Sports Pavilion, After The Games
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