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FC Porto

27x League:
1935, 1939, 1940, 1956, 1959,
1978, 1979, 1985, 1986, 1988,
1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996,
1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011,
2012, 2013

16x Cup:
1956, 1958, 1968, 1977, 1984,
1988, 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000,
2001, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2010,
2011

19x Supercup: (record)
1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1990,
1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998,
1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006,
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

2x UEFA Champions League:
1987, 2004

2x UEFA Europa League:
2003, 2011

1x UEFA Super Cup:
1987

2x FIFA Club World Cup:
1987, 2004

In the Euro 2004 (Germany-Holland) (http://www.pbase.com/uese/germanyholland) :)

One of the best.

My favorite stadium in Portugal, and maybe all of Europe. What a beauty.

http://img162.exs.cx/img162/7471/port173zt.jpg

:)

Nice photo Alexander21. Here one can really see the beauty of this portuguese stadium, especially the dragon, symbol of Porto F. Club.

Photo by Herrmando

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Herrmando/PPA/AlamedadasAntaseEstadiodoDragao.jpg

This is probably one of my favourite stadiums in the world.

Perfectly designed for its sport. Extremely beautiful and modern, but without any of the nonesense that comes with so many modern stadiums. Just a perfect place to watch football.

Probably the best-looking stadium in Europe. Paulo. What is the name of the architect?

Probably the best-looking stadium in Europe. Paulo. What is the name of the architect?

It was designed by Portuguese architect, Manuel Salgado.

This stadium is perfect.I don't say that because it's in my hometown,it's just a stadium that is magnificent!
"bibó puorto carago :D"

thys stadium is realy beautiful :drool:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/lisbona/dragao2.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/lisbona/dragao4.jpg

Though I prefer Lisbon`s stadium (the one with the colors) this one looks awesome!!!

its Alvalaxia that one, is nice too but he have too much colors!!

Thanks!
I love those colors and the roof with those 4 pilars is just fantastic! Love the interior as well!

the green colors looks fantastic at the nigth with the ligths oppen!!

That`s when i like it more! When I came to visit Portugal i`ll try to visit the stadium!

I like the way if you sit at the goal end of the ground, you actually get a view of the skyline on the opposite side ;) very fitting for this forum. Great ground, just shows simplicity can be just as eyecatching as being flashy.

aereal viue:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/lisbona/estadio_dragao.jpg

Nice photos Arpels.

I love this Stadium as it is truly brilliant the design of the roof is good.

http://www.sportosfera.gr/images/Gipeda%5CPortogalia%5CDragao_Stadium_Porto_Kom.jpg

http://www.superdragoes.com/conteudos/fotos/2003-2004/FC%20Porto%20-%20Lyon%20MAR04/DSC08788.jpg
9/10 along with Sporting's and Benefica's all three are brilliant and exciting designs.


And a little something for any Porto fans reading this thread. http://www.forthnet.gr/media/PHOTO_GALLERY/sports_2004/porto_champions_league_300.jpg
May I say last year I was Jealous of you for two reasons, One your great stadium and two you were European Champions I know things ain't been that great since Jose left but still chin up hay.

Absolutamente fantástico! Belo estádio, Paulo!

Essa Eurocopa foi muito boa pra Portugal, pois foi possível construir belos e grandes estádios!

If you prefer, I can write it in english too.

Absolutamente fantástico! Belo estádio, Paulo!

Essa Eurocopa foi muito boa pra Portugal, pois foi possível construir belos e grandes estádios!

If you prefer, I can write it in english too.

Thanks Sir Costa.

Wheres the part thats surposed to look like a dragon

I love this stadium.

Wheres the part thats surposed to look like a dragon

There isn't. The name Dragon is due to the nickname of the team - "Dragons" - which is taken from the dragon resting on top of the crown of the club's emblem (also present in the city's arms)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/sv/6/65/FC_Porto_emblem.png

Amaria ver esse estádio na realidade eu amo Portugal país fantástico realmente ama o lugar.

Who knows, 2005? Someday you might, if we get to play officially with Tottenham in the future :D

Btw, Dragon Stadium's roof was recently elected the best steel structure in Portugal by the European Convention for Construction Steelwork :)

Who knows, 2005? Someday you might, if we get to play officially with Tottenham in the future :D

Btw, Dragon Stadium's roof was recently elected the best steel structure in Portugal by the European Convention for Construction Steelwork :)

Yeah hopefully we'l be playing Porto next season realy looking foreword to Europe next season.

WOW! what a B E A U T I F U L stadium :eek2:

Yeah hopefully we'l be playing Porto next season realy looking foreword to Europe next season.

Let's first see how they do this season.

It's a nice stadium, but for some of you to call it the best in Europe? You obviously need to take a closer look around the continent. There are lots that have recently been built or are nearly finished that are just as good and better.

It's a nice stadium, but for some of you to call it the best in Europe? You obviously need to take a closer look around the continent. There are lots that have recently been built or are nearly finished that are just as good and better.


Not the best, but surely ONE OF THE BEST!!

Not the best, but surely ONE OF THE BEST!!

São correto no fim do dia mas esse projeto de telhado é fantástico sempre sido um ventilador de ele. Há qualquer possibilidade eles podem aumentar a capacidade se necessitaram a?

Fotos de Pedro Becken:

http://www.aviacao.net/becken/estadio_dragao.jpg

http://www.aviacao.net/becken/estadio_dragao2.jpg

http://www.aviacao.net/becken/estadio_dragao3.JPG

http://www.aviacao.net/becken/estadio_dragao4.jpg

I was fascinated with Estádio do Dragão during Euro 2004, it was my desktop background.

If Europe gets the 2018 World Cup, Portugal should make a bid to host it - first class stadiums :bow:

Honered that is was your desktop! :)

Outstanding photos!

It was mine too but only for a week. I'm a Benfica fan.

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_dragao/images/flutlicht_02.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/parutakupiu/Porto/Antas/Antas18.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/parutakupiu/Porto/Antas/Antas07.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/parutakupiu/Porto/Antas/Antas12.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/parutakupiu/Porto/Antas/Antas06.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/parutakupiu/Porto/Antas/Antas10.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/parutakupiu/Porto/Antas/Antas08.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/parutakupiu/Porto/Antas/Antas09.jpg

WOW! what a B E A U T I F U L stadium :eek2:


Erm...as if this is the first time you have seen this stadium.

Erm...as if this is the first time you have seen this stadium.

:hilarious I'm sorry but that one just hit the nail's head :hilarious

a stunning stadium

wonderful and breathtaking stadium a massive improvement on the old dilapadated ground with a running track and without a roof

^^ It didn't have a running track.

The most beautiful stadium i Europe. No doubt!

The most beautiful stadium in Europe. No doubt!
How ever design this is a genius!

Nice building.

http://img162.exs.cx/img162/7471/port173zt.jpg

Constantinople is Greek? :laugh:

My 5th Fave stadium in europe outside of the UK.

The most beautiful stadium in Europe. No doubt!
How ever design this is a genius!

I agree. :)

^^ It didn't have a running track.
maybe not but the fans were a bit of a distance from the pitch so it may as well have

Erm...as if this is the first time you have seen this stadium.

this stadium is always beautiful... at the first time.. at the second.. at the third.. at the million ;)

http://static.flickr.com/26/100815100_8633beaca5_b.jpg

Como me orgulho de ter participado neste projecto a minha conribuição tem a forma de elementos do projecto.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f193/ugomarques/corte-Model.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f193/ugomarques/planta-Model.jpg

Obrigado Paulo2004 pelas fotos fantasticas q apresentaste.
Se quiserem tenho fotos da evolução da obra.

Está a vontade titus em colocar as fotos das obras. Apenas enriquecerá o thread.

http://www.fcporto.pt/Imagens/8565.jpg

http://www.fcporto.pt/Imagens/8561.jpg

http://www.fcporto.pt/Imagens/8569.jpg

http://www.fcporto.pt/Imagens/8543.jpg

http://www.fcporto.pt/Imagens/8587.jpg

http://www.fcporto.pt/Imagens/8541.jpg

http://www.fcporto.pt/Imagens/8551.jpg

http://www.fcporto.pt/Imagens/8553.jpg

Maybe the most beautiful stadium in europe

Soulless. And the interior designers look like they've time-travelled straight from the 1980s. If you think that's beautiful, I wouldn't like to throw one up your missus.

^^ you're just jealous.. were this in England or France and it would be considered the best stadium ... it's just because it's in portugal people feel like they can diss it.. bloody hell :ohno: it's funny how some people are so negative towards Portugal.. never really understood why

and what you said about the 1980's is just H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S :hilarious: you seem to know very little about architecture...

^^ you're just jealous.. were this in England or France and it would be considered the best stadium ... it's just because it's in portugal people feel like they can diss it.. bloody hell :ohno:

and what you said about the 1980's is just H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S :hilarious: you seem to know very little about architecture...

I'm a qualified architect. Not that that has anything to do with interior design.

Next.

I'm a qualified architect. Not that that has anything to do with interior design.

Next.


i thikn you should go back to school then :hilarious: I'd like to see some of your work :hilarious: pitiful

lol what a bashing post Welly..loser

Soulless. And the interior designers look like they've time-travelled straight from the 1980s. If you think that's beautiful, I wouldn't like to throw one up your missus.

Well welly, thank goodness you're not a portuguese arquitect! You seem to understand nothing about contemporary interior design.

Well welly, thank goodness you're not a portuguese arquitect! You seem to understand nothing about contemporary interior design.

Thank goodness I'm not a Portuguese anything.

Thank goodness I'm not a Portuguese anything.

Then, we agree! Thank goodness!

^^ you don't have to like Portugal or the Portuguese. But coming to a thread about a Portuguese stadium ,and make those remarks, especially stating things that are not true (80s?? where? Jesus if you're an architect I wonder where you studied) just proves your state of jealousy ... whatever.

^^ you don't have to like Portugal or the Portuguese. But coming to a thread about a Portuguese stadium ,and make those remarks, especially stating things that are not true (80s?? where? Jesus if you're an architect I wonder where you studied) just proves your state of jealousy ... whatever.

Look, I appreciate this thread is in English and therefore not in your mother tongue, so you might have difficulty understanding what I'm saying, but nowhere did I say the architecture of that stadium was from the 1980s. I said the interior design was.

And if you can't handle somebody having a differing opinion than you, may I suggest a forum is not the ideal place for you.

Check out a few of these videos of the inside of the new quadrants at Old Trafford.

http://www.manutd.com/newquadrant/home.sps?itype=9189&icustompageid=1257&quadsfooter

Now, I appreciate that coming from Portugal, you've hardly been exposed to radical interior design and may be a few years behind more advanced countries, but I'm sure even you half-wits can see the difference. One looks a place I'd be proud to take my high-powered business associates. The other looks like they've picked up the furniture second hand from an East European flea market.

Look, I appreciate this thread is in English and therefore not in your mother tongue, so you might have difficulty understanding what I'm saying, but nowhere did I say the architecture of that stadium was from the 1980s. I said the interior design was.

And if you can't handle somebody having a differing opinion than you, may I suggest a forum is not the ideal place for you.

Check out a few of these videos of the inside of the new quadrants at Old Trafford.

http://www.manutd.com/newquadrant/home.sps?itype=9189&icustompageid=1257&quadsfooter

Now, I appreciate that coming from Portugal, you've hardly been exposed to radical interior design and may be a few years behind more advanced countries, but I'm sure even you half-wits can see the difference. One looks a place I'd be proud to take my high-powered business associates. The other looks like they've picked up the furniture second hand from an East European flea market.

I guess that's why Portugal and Italy keep on winning international interior design awards, whereas english interior design keps on being radically different from the rest of Europe. I know you like to be and act different - we understand.............

Look, I appreciate this thread is in English and therefore not in your mother tongue, so you might have difficulty understanding what I'm saying, but nowhere did I say the architecture of that stadium was from the 1980s. I said the interior design was.

And if you can't handle somebody having a differing opinion than you, may I suggest a forum is not the ideal place for you.

Check out a few of these videos of the inside of the new quadrants at Old Trafford.

http://www.manutd.com/newquadrant/home.sps?itype=9189&icustompageid=1257&quadsfooter

Now, I appreciate that coming from Portugal, you've hardly been exposed to radical interior design and may be a few years behind more advanced countries, but I'm sure even you half-wits can see the difference. One looks a place I'd be proud to take my high-powered business associates. The other looks like they've picked up the furniture second hand from an East European flea market.

hilarious. I don't give a toss about you might say about one of the nicest football stadiums in the world. You're just proving your utter ignorance. And at least I can speak your language and several others while you're stuck to yours.

to say that the interior design of FCPorto's stadium seems to be from the 80s just proves how much you understand of interior design... :|

hilarious. I don't give a toss about what a mediocre second class architect might say about one of the nicest football stadiums in the world

Why do you keep responding to me then?

Look, let's not start lowering ourselves to a slanging match. We're all better than that. I differ with my opinions to yours with regard this stadium, but that's all it is, a differing of opinion. I certainly respect both your views and urge you both to carry on contributing to this marvellous forum.

It's just that you pair of muppets haven't got a clue what you're talking about.

whatever... take care..

Oi peeps stop getting all sarcy and kissing your teeth and calling peeps bumberclarts mm k?

Anyway this is my fav stadium in thew hole wide world.

what will happend to the area around??

Does anybody know something??

EDIT: I had already made the same post a while ago. :D

Nice restrooms btw

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_dragao/images/sonstige_12.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_dragao/images/sonstige_14.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_dragao/images/sonstige_16.jpg

lol :D

You didn´t comprehend! But, well don´t care!
For example:
I meant there is a antas-shopping-centre at one edge of Antas-Area, what about that? then I heard something about they´re gonna build a Pavilhao Multiusos, what about that?

Appreciate to hear anything ´bout!


Thanx in advance!!!!

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_dragao/images/aussen_01.jpg

You didn´t comprehend! But, well don´t care!
For example:
I meant there is a antas-shopping-centre at one edge of Antas-Area, what about that? then I heard something about they´re gonna build a Pavilhao Multiusos, what about that?

Appreciate to hear anything ´bout!


Thanx in advance!!!!

the shopping center is there and some buildings in construction but the Multiusos we dont now nothing about for now :dunno:

Thanks :happy:

The photos of the Title Celebration taken with my cellphone

http://golan.no.sapo.pt/Imagem%2860%29.jpg
http://golan.no.sapo.pt/Imagem%2861%29.jpg
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http://golan.no.sapo.pt/Imagem%2875%29.jpg

It seems there a lot of empty place that could be used for a future expansion isn't it?

An expansion would destroy the natural equilibrium of the stadium

Thanx!

A further championship won by porto........

expansion? ther is no expansion propose :sly:

and a expansion would create TOO MUCH new seats!! I mean current capacity = 50 000 and current attendance = 39 000!!

It is great and kind of unique how it is!!!

yup agree :yes:

It seems there a lot of empty place that could be used for a future expansion isn't it?

Portugal don't need bigger stadia, even scotland got a higher average attendance, i think.

thats what i think too, better to keep the money to future repair's :yes:

Portugal don't need bigger stadia, even scotland got a higher average attendance, i think.

The Scottish League has the 6th highest average attendances in Europe. Remarkable for a country of 5 million people!! Their average is almost double that of Portugals!!

^^ yep you lot should be proud.

^^ yep you lot should be proud.
If the English were as passionate about thier football as us Scots maybe Arsenal could take more than 2000 supporters to a Champions League semi final.

2000 supporters for a CL semi is not something to be proud of.

Rangers/Celtic would be disappointed with 2000 travelling fans for a pre-season friendly, let alone a Champions League Semi-Final. I was shocked when I heard Arsenal took 2000 fans abroad!! Even Hearts took 4000 to Switzerland for a run-of-the-mill UEFA cup game (Basle)!!

Hibs took 1500 to the Ukrainian city of Dnipropetrovsk for a UEFA cup 1st round game this season!!! That's almost the same as what Arsenal took to a Champions League Semi Final!!! :eek2:



http://www.theredcardscotland.org/news/2006/jan/180106_hibs_ukraine_orphange.html :

Arsenal went right down in my books when I heard what a tiny away support they have got!!

fanatastic stadium, one of my favourites in europe. does anyone go to fc porto games? does the stadiums design give for a good atmosphere?

I was in Porto for the Rangers game. Superb stadium, with an amazing atmosphere, but that was because of the amount of Rangers fans in the stadium! I have always said it is fans that make atmosphere, not stadiums (although certain designs can help an atmosphere).

Put 50000 noisy fans in an open bowl, and the atmosphere will still be superb if the fans make enough noise.

^^ can i ask, how come there are lots of u Rangers fans on these boards, where are all those celts

btw stop bigging urself up, its getting alittle too much, nearly in every thread. Bubomb started it all off posting pics with Rangers' fans, Ibrox etc. there are so many threads like this.

There are only 2 Rangers fans on the board. Celtic fans can't afford PC's, they spend all their dole money on Playstation 2 games........and Jellies!

The atmosphere on the stadium the last time I was there was amazing, 50 000 people with their scarfs raised while the club anthem was sang, it gave me goose bumps, fucking amazing. It is very easy to go to the stadium, you can leave your car on a shopping mall miles away from the stadium, catch the subway right nex to the mall and go all the way to Dragon Stadium. 3 of the 4 subway lines of the city end their run at the stadium.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/parutakupiu/Porto/Antas/Antas31.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/parutakupiu/Porto/Antas/Antas33.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/parutakupiu/Porto/Antas/Antas34.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/parutakupiu/Porto/Antas/Antas36.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/parutakupiu/Porto/Antas/Antas39.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/parutakupiu/Porto/Antas/Antas38.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/32/Dragao_OpeningNight.jpg

in original size....:lol:

biggggggggggggggg :uh:

fantastic stadium with a fantastic club!!! I am Dutch, so Portugal and Holland are more or less in the same position internationaly, but what a fantastic stadiums Portugal has now. You guys showed a lot of balls! and the dragao stadium is a big example of it. complements!

WOW!! thanks Alemao!!!! ;)

I love it!! :cheer:

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Very beautiful in did

It has got "only" 96 suites
And th main stand has got only 1 level.
The East has got 2 levels
Why?

I guess they wanted a symmetric stadium and two different types of suites and there is not enough room for two levels of the bigger suites on the main stand. Because of that the suites in the mainstand look very high, roomheight seems about 4-5m :eek:

the main stand ones have got more seats and rows infront of the suites
or those are just clubs seats (lounge is behind those glasses) and all 96 suites are at the east stand

For some reason I have always liked this Stadium more than I like the Benfica Stadium. This one always strikes me as beautiful and impressive although the Benica stadium is the bigger of the two! I can not explain it really, I just like this one better.

Yeah. This one has a special atmosphere
Its clean, calm. smooth etc

Very elegant and dignified, probably the most elegant stadium built for Euro 2004.

It has got "only" 96 suites
And th main stand has got only 1 level.
The East has got 2 levels
Why?

The reason of the stands in the back of the goals being with just one level its because the stadium is in an high point, in wich the non existence of a
2nd level opens to the people that is inside the stadium a view to a valley that as a range of kilometers.
To the people that are in the outside of the stadium, walking in the square or passing in car in the highway , the openings give the possibility of seeing the people in the 2nd level and have a general view of the "party" inside.
At night the effect its more spetacular.:)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/2211910409_45b2478334_b.jpg


...so beautiful and elegant stands!...I really like this stadium!

Another great picture on flickr...

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4762/oportosu1.jpg

Man, that is what i call a great-looking stadium!!

THIS STADIUM IS REALLY AWESOME! Today, is the 27Th aniversary of Jorge Nuno de Lima Pinto da Costa's presidence and the inauguration of Dragão Caixa Arena, the new pavillon to Handball, Hoquei and Basketball. The architect is the same of the stadium. This area has the stadium, the Dolce Vita shopping, the arena, the subway station named Estádio do Dragão (Line A, B, C and E), and in construction the Antas Premiere.

^^ Do you have pics of Dragão Caixa Arena?

Dragão Caixa Arena (http://reflexaoportista.blogspot.com/2009/04/novo-pavilhao-o-projecto-e-as-obras.html)



Dragão Caixa Arena 2 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=821456)



Antas Premiére (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=599991)



Metro do Porto (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=818186)

Thanks.
The arena fits nicely into the surroundings.

What's the most popular sport in Portugal after football?

Brilliant stadium.

Thanks.
The arena fits nicely into the surroundings.

What's the most popular sport in Portugal after football?

Hard to say. Portugal has huge a tradition in rink hockey but that sport is currently having passing through a dark period. There's also futsal, basketball, handball, volleyball, etc. Handball is the sport with more athletes after football.

(To be honest, the most popular sport after football is the one were Benfica leads the league :D )

Thanks.
The arena fits nicely into the surroundings.

What's the most popular sport in Portugal after football?

Maybe hockey, Portugal national team has tradition and several trophys and Porto team win europe league and Cers cup many times. A sport very popular to, is the rally especially in the north region.

(To be honest, the most popular sport after football is the one were Benfica leads the league :D )

???

???

Oh c'mon! Just look at TV ratings from sports when Benfica is doing well. Have you ever watched a futsal match before Benfica came into the game? Isn't the handball league a bit more popular now that Benfica is a powerhouse again? What about this year's basketball league? Is it or is it not true that hockey lost a bit of popularity and power during these last years?

I was just making a joke but it's not far from truth.

I love this stadium. So simple. So beautiful.

Normally, I wouldn't like a stadium with two ends so much smaller than the sides - especially two open ends. But the views over the city make it totally worthwhile.

Certainly, this is among my favourite stadiums anywhere.

The stadium, the club, the country - all fits well, all is well!

one of the two most beautiful stadiums in europe , the other one i like its the one designed by soto de moura in braga.
as an architect i´ve allways have admired portugese architecture , congrats from Panama.

Oh c'mon! Just look at TV ratings from sports when Benfica is doing well. Have you ever watched a futsal match before Benfica came into the game? Isn't the handball league a bit more popular now that Benfica is a powerhouse again? What about this year's basketball league? Is it or is it not true that hockey lost a bit of popularity and power during these last years?

I was just making a joke but it's not far from truth.

I don't agree, but that Benfica has more suporters is a fact. Actually, Porto become more and more suporters and more european prestigy because recent campagnains in the Champions legue, but this is not the topic, and this is always subjective.

The best portuguese stadium.
The second biggest sport in portugal is ring hockey.

Very nice, maybe the most beautiful stadium in Europe. Regards.

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/4599/oporto14.jpg
flickr©SoulPress

Amazing photo and stadium

but small screen

In the stadium, live, they have a good size and accomplish their mission.

The good part od those screens is they are rotative, so when there's no game they turn to the outside, with the one in the photo facing an Highway and the other turn's towards a plaza and a mall.
In that way the club gets more revenues with publicity in days without games.

Love it!!!

A masterpiece!

Beautiful design. Just perfect.

This is easily one of my favorite stadiums. It is a prefect design, not too big, not too small. Has a very open feel to it, even though the stands are covered.

Highest attendances (Top 5 @ cup and league)

2007/2008:
Porto - Benfica: 50.199
Porto - E.Amadora: 50.138
Porto - Sporting: 49.709
Porto - Nacional: 42.219
Porto - Braga: 40.089

2008/2009:
Porto - Nacional: 50.309
Porto - Benfica: 50.110
Porto - Braga: 50.019
Porto - Sporting: 48.010
Porto - Belenenses: 41.211

2009/2010:
Porto - Sporting: 46.511
Porto - Braga: 46.403
Porto - Nacional: 40.309
Porto - Leixões: 38.117
Porto - Olhanense: 32.809


http://www.lpfp.pt/futebol/pages/espectadores.aspx?epoca=20092010&clube=fc_porto&info=Clube

Highest attendances (Top 5 @ cup and league)

2007/2008:
Porto - Benfica: 50.199
Porto - E.Amadora: 50.138
Porto - Sporting: 49.709
Porto - Nacional: 42.219
Porto - Braga: 40.089

2008/2009:
Porto - Nacional: 50.309
Porto - Benfica: 50.110
Porto - Braga: 50.019
Porto - Sporting: 48.010
Porto - Belenenses: 41.211

2009/2010:
Porto - Sporting: 46.511
Porto - Braga: 46.403
Porto - Nacional: 40.309
Porto - Leixões: 38.117
Porto - Olhanense: 32.809


http://www.lpfp.pt/futebol/pages/espectadores.aspx?epoca=20092010&clube=fc_porto&info=Clube

2009/2010 Average

Liga Sagres (League): 33.545,25 (12 home matches. It has already played against Sporting and Braga)

Carlsberg Cup (League Cup): 19.759,5 (2 home matches)

There's no statistics for the Taça de Portugal Millennium (Portuguese Cup), since it's an FPF competition.

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This has got to be one of my favourite stadiums. It's just so beautiful, elegant, functional and even though 6 years have passed, does not look in the slightest bit aged. I particularly like how it could have obviously just been a normal bowl, would have probably been easier and cheaper to design, but instead we have this beauty.

5 stars!!!

That's one of the best stadium in Europe. That's very cool.

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The most beautiful, the best and the most functional stadium in Portugal.

Just Perfect..

Wonderful the blue seats of this stadium. I like the roof too.

The most beautiful, the best and the most functional stadium in Portugal.

Just Perfect..

That's why I got rain under the roof... in the middle.

Aka-> Seriously? :uh:

Explain please

The roof of Dragão is just prefect.
He doesn´t know what he talking about.

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The roof of Dragão is just prefect.
He doesn´t know what he talking about.

So, you're saying that it didn't happen when I was there, right above me? Then, sir, you're calling me a liar.

EDIT: I'm even going to tell you in what game that happened. Portugal-Finland, Euro 2008 qualifiers, November 21st, 2007.

Right here:

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I probably have the ticket. Should I scan it?

E fotos do pavilhão, não?

So, you're saying that it didn't happen when I was there, right above me? Then, sir, you're calling me a liar.

EDIT: I'm even going to tell you in what game that happened. Portugal-Finland, Euro 2008 qualifiers, November 21st, 2007.

Right here:

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I probably have the ticket. Should I scan it?

Relax man! I didnt call you a lier...
I just said the roof of dragão is perfect, and actually it is.
In november/december 2009 i got rain in luz either in a day it rained a lot. So, that sort of things could happen sometimes.
For sure they have already fix it.
The stadium is beautiful and very functional, you can´t deny that.

maquete feita por mim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOTdvZOKcOU

That's one of the best stadium in Europe. That's very cool.

+1

Very nice stadium.

My favorite one

Wow this is a gorgeous stadium. Shame it doesnt get much attention on here.

What is the distance from the stands to the field?

What is the distance from the stands to the field?

8-10 m on sidelines.On endstands the same.

Porto has a New Years Day tradition, which is to host a free training session in the stadium. 13,000 in attendance.

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yeah I´ve been there:banana:

Also, hosting Muse concert next June.

Just named the second most difficult stadium in the world to play - http://www.footballclubrankings.com/2013/01/the-best-football-stadiums-in-the-world-2013/

Nice Aerials:

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Nice photos!

http://youtu.be/MUXAoumtVNQ

AMEX Big Daddy!

Just named the second most difficult stadium in the world to play - http://www.footballclubrankings.com/2013/01/the-best-football-stadiums-in-the-world-2013/

Estádio das Antas was harder.

Beautiful design.

del

View from the vip facilities:

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Very nice.

i thought it is more luxury

O Estádio do Dragão é um dos mais belos que conheço! Seu entorno é perfeito, com excelente sistema de metro e ainda com o ótimo shopping Via Catarina! Parabéns a maravilhosa cidade do Porto! Quero visitá-la outra vez muito em breve!

The Dragão's Stadium is one of the most beautiful I know! Your surroundings are perfect, with excellent metro system and also with great shopping Via Catarina! Congratulations to the wonderful city of Porto! I want to see her again very soon!

Thanks Evannder :okay:

awesome stadium!!

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Amazing atmosphere after Porto's second goal!

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