Gallery Europe’s Top 10 Most Iconic Stadiums

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Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Perhaps the most iconic European Stadium, the Roman Colosseum dates back to 70 AD. It’s estimated that up to 80,000 guests would be in attendance during the stadium’s gladiator battles. It still stands to this day and proves to be one of the most awe-inspiring stadiums in the world.

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Palatine Hill and Circus Maximum, Rome, Italy

The Colosseum’s not-so-little-brother, Circus Maximus, is a former Roman chariot racing stadium. Even larger than the Colosseum, Circus Maximus could hold up to 100,000 spectators at once. Today, the former stadium acts as a popular park for locals and tourists alike.

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Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany

Originally built for the 1916 Olympics, Olympiastadion in Germany has played host to many international sporting events throughout the years. From the 1936 Olympics to the 2006 FIFA World Cup, it has stood the test of time beautifully. Now, it hosts huge concerts along with football matches and athletics.

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Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain

As the largest stadium in Europe, Camp Nou can hold nearly 100,000 spectators at a time. Recent renovations have made it one of the most modern architectural achievements of Europe. It hosts many events but is best known as the home of FC Barcelona.

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Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom

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Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece

The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens was where the first modern Olympic Games took place. It dates back to around 500 BC but has been used as recently as 2004 for Summer Olympics events.

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Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Anfield Stadium is home to Liverpool FC and is a classic English football venue. While many sporting stadiums have gone through heavy renovations through the years, Anfield Stadium has maintained a look and feel reminiscent of the late 1800s.

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Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester United FC’s home, Old Trafford, has become one of the most modern sporting stadiums in Europe thanks to recent renovations. Nicknamed the Theatre of Dreams, it’s been hosting football matches for just over 100 years and shows no signs of slowing down.

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Stadium at Olympia, Greece

One of Europe’s oldest known stadiums, the Stadium at Olympia is predicted to date back to around 700 BC. It was the home of some of the most ancient Olympic games. The hallowed grounds of grass and stone still have a magical aura about them that have to can only be totally understood when experienced firsthand.