#Sports facility #Florence (Firenze) #1930
Viale Manfredo Fanti 4
50137
Florence (Firenze),
Italy
Public transport: San Gervasio Antonelli
Access: Public building, free entry during working hours
Today's use: stadium
Description
Nervi's passion for concrete structures becomes very apparent when approaching the stadium from the outside. Various staircases lead to the upper seats of the grandstands. Perhaps a symbol of sport's dynamism? They are not cladded with any materials and are characterised by spiral-shaped load-bearing elements. The supporting structures of the grandstands can also be seen very clearly. The dominant feature of the stadium is the 70-metre-high tower, called the Marathon Tower. Stylistically, the design of the north-western facade differs from the rest of the stadium's architecture. Its neoclassical elements, the rows of columns, which associate an austerity and heaviness, are in stark contrast with the rest of the stadium areas.
Description
Nervi's passion for concrete structures becomes very apparent when approaching the stadium from the outside. Various staircases lead to the upper seats of the grandstands. Perhaps a symbol of sport's dynamism? They are not cladded with any materials and are characterised by spiral-shaped load-bearing elements. The supporting structures of the grandstands can also be seen very clearly. The dominant feature of the stadium is the 70-metre-high tower, called the Marathon Tower. Stylistically, the design of the north-western facade differs from the rest of the stadium's architecture. Its neoclassical elements, the rows of columns, which associate an austerity and heaviness, are in stark contrast with the rest of the stadium areas.
History
The stadium was built between 1930 and 1932 and already was opened to the public already on 13 September 1931. Since 1991 is named after a former club and UEFA president. At the time of its opening, it bore the name Giovanni Berta, an Italian fascist who was killed in 1921.
In the course of its history, it hosted the 1960 Rome Olympics and concerts by David Bowie and Madonna.There have been repeated discussions about demolishing the stadium. Since 2021, it has been certain that it will be preserved. Among others, the Pier Luigi Nervi Project Association, which is made up of descendants of the architect, has been campaigning for this. In this way, adjustments will be made in the future that appear necessary from the point of view for a modern stadium operation.
History
The stadium was built between 1930 and 1932 and already was opened to the public already on 13 September 1931. Since 1991 is named after a former club and UEFA president. At the time of its opening, it bore the name Giovanni Berta, an Italian fascist who was killed in 1921.
In the course of its history, it hosted the 1960 Rome Olympics and concerts by David Bowie and Madonna.There have been repeated discussions about demolishing the stadium. Since 2021, it has been certain that it will be preserved. Among others, the Pier Luigi Nervi Project Association, which is made up of descendants of the architect, has been campaigning for this. In this way, adjustments will be made in the future that appear necessary from the point of view for a modern stadium operation.
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