Kaftanzoglio Stadium
40°37′32″N 22°58′1″E / 40.62556°N 22.96694°E
 The west stand of Kaftanzoglio | |
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| Location | Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Public transit | Panepistimio metro station |
| Owner | Hellenic Olympic Committee |
| Operator | Thessaloniki Municipality |
| Capacity | 27,560 |
| Field size | 105 m × 68 m |
| Surface | Hybrid grass |
| Scoreboard | Yes |
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| Built | 1956–1960 |
| Opened | 27 October 1960 |
| Renovated | 2000, 2002–2004 |
| Construction cost | ₯ 36,000,000 |
| Architect | Georgios Pantzaris |
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Kaftanzoglio National Stadium (Greek: Καυτανζόγλειο Εθνικό Στάδιο) is a sports stadium in Thessaloniki, Greece.[1] It currently has 27,560 seats,[2] owing to conversion of terraces to seats in 2000 and a comprehensive renovation before reopening to host football matches for the 2004 Summer Olympics, which was centered in Athens.[3] It is the home stadium of Iraklis Thessaloniki since 1960.[4]
History
[edit]The stadium was built with money donated by the Kaftanzoglou Foundation, in honour of Lysandros Kaftanzoglou, hence its name.[5] At the time of its opening on 27 October 1960, the stadium was one of the highest quality stadiums in the Balkans.[6] It was the largest stadium in Greece until 1982, but has since been surpassed in capacity by the Olympic Stadium in Athens.
On 15 October 1969, the attendance record was set with 47,458 fans present for a FIFA World Cup qualifying match, witnessing Greece defeat Switzerland by a 4–1 score. In 1973 it hosted the European Cup Winners Cup Final, which resulted in a 1–0 victory for Milan over Leeds United.
The complex has become increasingly dilapidated and derelict following the 2002–2004 renovations, with the stadium being temporarily closed after failed safety inspections concurrently with the Athens Olympic Sports Complex, which includes the Olympic Stadium.
Athletics events
[edit]The stadium regularly hosts athletics events. It hosted the Greek national championships in 2009 and it has been used for both athletics at the Mediterranean Games and the European Cup in athletics. It was the host stadium for the 2009 IAAF World Athletics Final.[6]
Gallery
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Exterior view -
Interior view
References
[edit]- ^ "ΕΘΝΙΚΟ ΣΤΑΔΙΟ ΚΑΥΤΑΝΤΖΟΓΛΕΙΟ ΘΕΣ/ΝΙΚΗΣ". web.archive.org. 9 October 2006. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Εγκαταστάσεις - Εθνικό Στάδιο Καυτανζόγλειο". kaftanzoglio.gr. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "2004 Summer Olympics official report, Volume 2, Page 324" (PDF). Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Εθνικό Καυτανζόγλειο Στάδιο Θεσσαλονίκης". www.stadia.gr. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Kaftanzoglio Stadium - Thessaloniki, Greece". web.archive.org. 21 July 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b "World Athletics Final Thessaloniki 2009". web.archive.org. 28 August 2009. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website
(in Greek)
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