Luz - Lisboa, Capacity - 65000

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/portugal/lisboa/lisbon_luz1.jpg

Alvalade XXI - Lisboa, Capacity - 52000

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/portugal/lisboa/lisbon_alvalade2.jpg

Dragão - Porto, Capacity - 52000

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/portugal/porto/porto_dragao1.jpg

Municipal de Aveiro, Aveiro - Capacity - 30000

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/portugal/aveiro/aveiro_municipal1.jpg

http://www.football04.com/aviero.jpg

Municipal de Coimbra, Coimbra - Capacity - 30000

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/portugal/coimbra/coimbra_municipal1.jpg

Algarve - Capacity - 30000

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/portugal/faro/sao_joao_algarve1.jpg

Municipal de Braga, Braga - Capacity - 30000

http://wwiii.sbs.com.au/media/7403braga.jpg

http://www.portugal2004.pt/images/estadios/01_braga/01_2003/01_0311/1_0311_81_ob_g.jpg

http://euro2004.reuters.co.uk/venue/braga/tn_venue_braga.jpg

Dr. Magalhães Pessoa - Leiria, Capacity - 30000

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/portugal/leiria/leiria_pessoa1.jpg

D. Afonso Henriques - Guimarães, Capacity - 30000

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/portugal/braga/guimaraes_henriques1.jpg

http://www.football04.com/guimaraes.jpg

Bessa XII - Porto, Capacity - 30000 (Pics under construction)

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/portugal/porto/porto_bessa1.jpg

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/portugal/porto/porto_bessa2.jpg


http://www.football04.com/bessa.jpg

:) hi,there!i'm sorry for my english.you have great football grounds!I fall in love with them all.Now i'm waiting from our national team (greece) to have a good run of results,and i hope your team portugal to win the turnament.

Bem-vindo aos Foruns! :) :cheers:

Congratulations Portugal. Those stadiums are all most amazing! I think in in 4 years when the Euro 2008 takes place in Austria and Switzerland the stadiums won't be as good as yours.

Yea no way Austria Switzerland can compare to these. All there stadiums at most fit only 40,000 people, and many of them are in the 20,000 range but Portugals stadiums are really nice looking with great architecture.

Bem-vindo setubalense! :cheers: ;)

All there stadiums at most fit only 40,000 people, and many of them are in the 20,000 range but Portugals stadiums are really nice looking with great architecture.

???

Do you know what are you talking about, I think not really.
Firstly the UEFA claims for an EURO stadium a minimum capicity of 30`000
peoples. So for the EURO2008 there will be 8 stadiums (4 in Austria and 4 in Switzerland), 6 of them with a capacity of 30`000, the Ernst Happel stadium in Vienna 50`000 (final game) and the St. Jakob Park in Basel 42`000 (start game).


A short calculation shows that for the EURO2004 in Portugal will be a total capacity for the 31 games of about 1300000.
For the EURO2008 in Austria/Switzerland there will a capacity for the 31 games of about 1150000.
Therefore if you compare the capacities, there are no dimensions between the both hosts.

EURO2008 (A/CH)
Basel 42000 6 252000
Bern 30000 3 90000
Zürich 30000 3 90000
Genf 30000 3 90000
Innsbruck 30000 3 90000
Klagenfurt 30000 3 90000
Wien 50000 7 350000
Salzburg 30000 3 90000
31 1142000

EURO2004 (P)
Lissabon 1 65000 5 325000
Lissabon 2 50000 5 250000
Porto 1 50000 5 250000
Porto 2 30000 3 90000
Guimares 30000 2 60000
Braga 30000 2 60000
Faro 30000 3 90000
Leiria 30000 2 60000
Coimbra 30000 2 60000
Aveiro 30000 2 60000
31 1305000


And architecture is a matter of taste...

For example the St. Jakob Park of Basel:

http://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Photo/competitions/EURO/116183_600X400.jpg

After the expansion:
http://www.fcb.ch/albums/albun49/joggeli_innen.jpg

http://www.uefa.com/uefa/euro2008/index,newsId=90456.html

Portugal have produced some really fantastic stadiums, it's just a shame that so many had to be built from new always better when a club can redevelop their existing ground imo.

As for 2008 Switzerland and Austria have alot of work to do if they are even going to compete with the same sort of the standard that has been scene in Portugal, and that first picture of the redeveloped St. Jakob Park doesn't fill me with confidence that they do that.

Do you have any more plans for the stadiums that will be used?

I think the Euro2008 has one advantage: each stadium is used at least 3 times (in Portugal only 2 times). This is because Portugal is using 10 stadiums instead of the recommended 8. The Euro2004 is concentrated on 2 towns (18 matches of 31).

I think that the stadium of aveiro look a lot like Stade de France in Paris (which is older). Both look great anyway !

http://www.france-by-heart.com/product_samples/stade_de_france.jpg

http://www.users.tinyworld.co.uk/david.hand1/Images/Stade%20de%20France.jpg

http://www.chec.fr/photos/stade.jpg

http://www.sportsvenue-technology.com/projects/confed_cup/images/1_2003Confed01.jpg

and now aveiro and what they say about it on the Euro 2004 site...my first impression was right in fact !

http://www.euro2004.com/MultimediaFiles/Photo/competitions/EURO2004/15838_351X180.jpg


By Rui Matos Pereira

Aveiro Municipal stadium is one of the three stadiums built for UEFA EURO 2004™ to be designed by leading Portuguese architect Tomás Taveira, whose designs are often characterised by colourful façades and seats.

Bright patterns
The bright patterns and stadium structure lend an air of lightness and have invited comparisons with the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, although arguably the Aveiro's design is a touch bolder. "It is one of those stadiums that can be considered a work of art, when reducing the scale from a large stadium to a smaller one," EURO 2004™ tournament director António Laranjo told euro2004.com. "It is a 30,000 all-seater which gives everything you'd expect from a high-quality 50,000 all-seater venue."

go to site Euro 2004 (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=www.euro2004.com/MultimediaFiles/Photo/competitions/EURO2004/15838_351X180.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.euro2004.com/competitions/EURO/euro2004sa/news/Kind%3D8/newsId%3D45297.html&h=180&w=351&sz=12&tbnid=fyUbnrqpiVgJ:&tbnh=58&tbnw=115&start=2&prev=/images%3Fq%3Daveiro%2Bstadium%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3DUTF-8%26sa%3DG)

...and i don't know what do they mean exactly by saying that the design of the Aveiro stadium is "bolder" that the stade de france...both are very slick and nice designs...I don't see any one "arguably" nicer than the other one here ! maybe more close photos of the Aveiro may help me...

Portugal have produced some really fantastic stadiums, it's just a shame that so many had to be built from new always better when a club can redevelop their existing ground imo.

As for 2008 Switzerland and Austria have alot of work to do if they are even going to compete with the same sort of the standard that has been scene in Portugal, and that first picture of the redeveloped St. Jakob Park doesn't fill me with confidence that they do that.

Do you have any more plans for the stadiums that will be used?

this is the stadium in innsbruck (west of austria). it has now about 15.000 seats, it will become a second rank/bleachers (don't know the english term).

http://swiss-architects.com/db/imgportr/a/awimmer_p1.jpg

http://swiss-architects.com/db/imgportr/a/awimmer_x1.3.jpg

this is the happel stadion (praterstadion) in vienna. it was built 1930 and is one of the old european stadiums with a lot tradition. here england lost it's first game on the continent. it was the home of the austrian "wonder team" in the 30's, in those days more than 80.000 people could watch a game. during the second world war it was a prison. it was renovated in the 80's and for the euro it will get a bit more seats on the runway. now it has 50.000 seats.
the stadium will get an underground station for the euro 2008.

http://www.unet.univie.ac.at/~a8752025/sindi1.jpg

http://www.nextroom.at/data/media/med_media/big/fa000865.jpg

http://www.nextroom.at/data/media/med_media/big/faa_-1_000865.jpg

http://homepages.compuserve.de/masterchief2006/rapidsvr0201.JPG

i don't have pics for salzburg and the other one.

...and i don't know what do they mean exactly by saying that the design of the Aveiro stadium is "bolder" that the stade de france

Probably because of the colours :D

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/portugal/aveiro/aveiro_municipal1.jpg

Probably because of the colours :D

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/portugal/aveiro/aveiro_municipal1.jpg

I'm thinking that it could be proclaimed as the world’s gayest stadium.

Portugal have produced some really fantastic stadiums, it's just a shame that so many had to be built from new always better when a club can redevelop their existing ground imo.

Thats bullshit!

A new stadium is almost always better than redevelopment. Because in a redevelopment there will be some old fashion details. In a new stadium you can build everything as you want to, and everything can be perfect.

GREECE WINS 2-1 YEA !!!!!!!!!! :horse: :banana: :banana:

Of course Portugal's stadiums are much nicer than Austria's/Switzerland's. You gotta remember that pretty much all of them were built from scratch and not every country is able to afford or willing to do that.

Austria simply doesn't need 5 brand spanking new 40,000 seat venues.

Thats bullshit!

A new stadium is almost always better than redevelopment. Because in a redevelopment there will be some old fashion details. In a new stadium you can build everything as you want to, and everything can be perfect.

Incorporating old with new is the best way to build a stadium, when you move to a new stadium you leave all the history and tradition of the club behind, the atmosphere virtually always drops, the location of the new stadium is often way out of town and the stadium themselves often look like they are built out of Lego.

You ask any fans and 90% of them would prefer to stay at their ground and have it redeveloped rather than move to a completely new ground.

Just look at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, proberly the finest footballing venue in the world, modern mixed with old, hostile, excellent atmosphere and tradition.

wow

Portugal choked big time

2-1 to Greece?

They did not choke Greece beat them by outplaying them. It was no mistake, people are gonna learn to respect us. They did not take us seriously after we finished ahead of Spain in the qualifying round maybe they will now!

Incorporating old with new is the best way to build a stadium, when you move to a new stadium you leave all the history and tradition of the club behind, the atmosphere virtually always drops, the location of the new stadium is often way out of town and the stadium themselves often look like they are built out of Lego.

You ask any fans and 90% of them would prefer to stay at their ground and have it redeveloped rather than move to a completely new ground.

Just look at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, proberly the finest footballing venue in the world, modern mixed with old, hostile, excellent atmosphere and tradition.

I agree with you that location is very importent, the location of the stadium is one of the best thing about my clubs stadium (FC Copenhagen-Parken Stadium), because its sorounded by a lot of Cafe's, Bars.... And a big urban Park were you during the summer can enjoy a prematch :cheers:
But you can also find "historical" stadiums with a bad location fx. Ibrox in Glasgow.
And I think the Arena Auf Schalke is much better than Westfalenstadion. And a camparisation between those 2 stadiums is a perfect example what I mean, there are a lot of things about the Westfalenstadion which are old fashion, and almost everything about the Arena Auf Schalke is perfect.

(Sorry if my english isn't perfect :( )

Where is the host country in EURO 2008

Austria-Switzerland joint bid.

Braga stadium during construction. The landscape project around him isn't finished yet.
http://img8.photobucket.com/albums/v26/Marco77/Estadios_Euro_2004/EM_Braga_aerial.jpg

Bagra really looks cool it's like a stadium hidden in the rocks, mountains. It also looks nice.

EURO2008 (A/CH)
Basel 42000 6 252000
Bern 30000 3 90000
Zürich 30000 3 90000
Genf 30000 3 90000
Innsbruck 30000 3 90000
Klagenfurt 30000 3 90000
Wien 50000 7 350000
Salzburg 30000 3 90000
31 1142000


So it will be a 'German Eurocup'

GREECE WINS 2-1 YEA !!!!!!!!!! :horse: :banana: :banana:
congratulations!! game is game ;)

Sure, Greece won the Euro 2004 championship, but look at them now. The´ll probably not even make it to the world soccer championship.

Greece won the Euro 2004 championship

Yes, this says it all.

Pics of Benfica's new stadium in Lisbon - Portugal.

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Benfica/luft_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Benfica/luz_02.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Benfica/luz_16.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Benfica/luz_42.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Benfica/luz_43.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Benfica/luz2_04.jpg

Really is one of the best stadiums in Europe for football. Just stunning.

This has to be my favorite football only stadium in thw whole world. I love the design. Waht an unbelieveably stunnin stadium.

There will be two of these when Arsenal complete the construction of their new stadium, the question is which one of the two will be better?

Hard to say which of the 2 is best but yes they are very similiar.Benfica is slightly larger.Benfica's stadium is 65000 capacity and Arsenal's (pictures below) is going to be 60000.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/carlspannard/behindgoalturning.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/carlspannard/10oclock.jpg

Great stadium, best in Europe. The scary thing is look how big it is yet Wembley holds 25,000 more.

reminds me of a american style football stadium

simply de best! it had to be my club stadium :)

It's pretty big.

so nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pics of the rebuilt Boavista (Bessa) stadium in Oporto city (Portugal).

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Boavista/luft_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Boavista/bessa_21.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Boavista/bessa_09.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Boavista/bessa_04.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Boavista/bessa_44.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Boavista/bessa_46.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Boavista/bessa_40.jpg

The stands are on top of the field, they are so close, with 30,000 packed into this stadium it would be VERY intimidating!!

Its a great stadium and have some GREAT memories there.... my second favourite in Portugal.

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Leiria/luft_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Leiria/leiria_13.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Leiria/leiria_33.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Leiria/leiria_29.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Leiria/leiria_04.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Leiria/leiria_26.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Leiria/leiria_08.jpg

Pics of Algarve's (southern Portugal) new stadium. Built in Faro city.

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/luft_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_38.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_39.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_06.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_03.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_23.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_14.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_24.jpg

Looks a fairly good ground, but if you let a 3 year old pick stadium colours, he'd pick these.

Also distance from pitch to grass looks quite long. Nice floodlights though.

I like it, this has got individuality and style. Only reservation would be the spaces at the corners. Would have liked it a little more closed but obviously with this design its more difficult, reminds me a little of the McAlpine in Huddersfield.

The stands are on top of the field, they are so close, with 30,000 packed into this stadium it would be VERY intimidating!!

I agree, would like to see more interiors like this. Looks like your virtually sitting on the pitch. Must be cauldron of noise when full.

Great stadium, but last UEFA cup game versus SC Heerenveen there were less than 10.000 people in the stadium. That was a terrible site...

In my opinion a jewel of a stadium but sometimes the location of such a large stadium in an area where crowd attendance can sometimes be embarassing make thie venue impractical, my visits to the stadium have been exceptional and in all aspects provides a super soccer arena and venue for specators. Its slick modern almost floating roof, along with the red brings a sense of Portugal. Certainly i agree it certainly does have a refreshing look and holds portugal in good stead to host the next European Soccer World Cup!!

Hard to say which of the 2 is best but yes they are very similiar.Benfica is slightly larger.Benfica's stadium is 65000 capacity and Arsenal's (pictures below) is going to be 60000.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/carlspannard/behindgoalturning.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/carlspannard/10oclock.jpg


Best pics I've seen of the Emirates. Wasn't keen on the first few renders.... but those are top drawer.

Benfica's looks a tad more steep IMO. And for this reason, I prefer it... but Arsenal's new ground will be class, based on those two visuals.

let's do a VERSUS!!!! My friends are split between benfica and sporting, but I prefer Benfica because it kinda relates more to my fav. Mexican team.

Since the Algarve is famous for its paradisiacal beaches, the stadium tries to reflect the spirit of the ocean and its waves.

probally one of the most beautiful stadiums I have ever seen. Also in one of the most beautiful areas I have ever seen(only in pictures though :sleepy: )
I must go to Portugal above all other places! :)

Arent they going to take the stands down behind the goals? I heard thats what they were planning to do after Euro 2004.

And its not exatly in Faro, its in between Faro and Loule.

Arent they going to take the stands down behind the goals? I heard thats what they were planning to do after Euro 2004.

And its not exatly in Faro, its in between Faro and Loule.

True, it is between the two cities, closer to Faro though. No, the stands behind the goals are not to be removed, but can if they must. They will only be removed if the tournament/show or game does not require them.

I liked the stadium in Algarve when we went but the only problem I had was that it was in the middle of nowhere. But as a stadium it was very nice, just like most of Portugal's stadiums.

is Portugal an expensive place to visit? I was planning a vacation there (Lisbon, Algarve) or the Azores Islands--which do you think would be better, being residents? I also heard that Portugal is more friendly and more casual than places like France and Italy, is this true? Thanks

Well I was in Portugal, Spain and Greece this summer and I must admit, Portugal was the cheapest. It is a great place to visit and the people as a whole are very friendly. I did find that the more north you go, the friendlier people become. I think its because Lisbon and the Algarve are your tourist meccas. I would highly recommend Porto and Guimaraes. Two great cities. Porto for its nightlife and Guimaraes for its beauty.

It seems Benfica is on the way to winning the Portuguese soccer league!

:banana:

:)

Don't forget Aveiro on your way north.

:eek2:

That's the main idea: for whole families and kids to join the soccer cellebration!
Soccer games should be considered a family event and not a man orientated one. Since the new portuguese stadiums were built, I take my wife and kids to them and believe me - they adore the colour scheem or the lego look.

Its a great stadium and have some GREAT memories there

:yes: :yes:
http://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Photo/competitions/EURO/205642_BIGLANDSCAPE.jpg


But now back on subject. This has to be one of my favorite stadiums in the world. I slao think the stadiums Portugal made in for Euro 2004 are better than the stadiums built for ANY other major football (soccer) tournament in history. Every one of these stadiums was stunning and even if Greece had not won the tournament I have to say I think Euro 2004 was easily the BEST EURO EVER!

So did they contract out lego to build the stadium?

[Just realized my insult was a bit late...so I will think of a new one]

Doesn't Portugal already have a nutty colored stadium?

The greeg team will always be welcomed back! But.... beware, Portugal fogives but does not forget....

when are the buldings be ready? that is a very original appointment!!i love this stadium!the roff it`s amazing!

Some pics of the Luz stadium from Greek members of www.stadia.gr


http://www.stadia.gr/europe/luz2.jpg

http://www.stadia.gr/europe/luz3.jpg

http://www.stadia.gr/europe/luz4.jpg

http://www.stadia.gr/europe/luz1.jpg


Viva Portugal!!

Viva Portugal!! Viva Greece as well!

i went tho da luz stadium when Portugal vs Russia on 1st phase of Euro 2004, it was absulutely amazing, i was in the upper stand on this side of stadium but i would like to had benn more close to the pitch..
http://www.stadia.gr/europe/luz2.jpg

great atmosphere that photos realy reminded me that match :) obrigado!

:)

Ops! Well, let's just say they gave someone a break.

[QUOTE=TeKnO_Lx]i went tho da luz stadium when Portugal vs Russia on 1st phase of Euro 2004, it was absulutely amazing, i was in the upper stand on this side of stadium but i would like to had benn more close to the pitch..

Yes, shows how much Portugal can do and gives europe a hint to what we will be able to accomplish in the future.

Opps, my home team has beaten Benfica by 2 goals. I'll never forgive Aveiro's team.

when are the buldings be ready? that is a very original appointment!!i love this stadium!the roff it`s amazing!

They are currently restarting the building process.

I agree, would like to see more interiors like this. Looks like your virtually sitting on the pitch. Must be cauldron of noise when full.

Yes, it's almost like standing on the pitch itself.

is Portugal an expensive place to visit? I was planning a vacation there (Lisbon, Algarve) or the Azores Islands--which do you think would be better, being residents? I also heard that Portugal is more friendly and more casual than places like France and Italy, is this true? Thanks

I think so. No it's not expensive, but if you have money, well you can do almost anything a millionaire can do in France.

That is a great new Stadium good for Faro and the Algarve! What is the seating capacity of this new Stadium?

That is a great new Stadium good for Faro and the Algarve! What is the seating capacity of this new Stadium?

30.000

See this stadium I like very much. It is simple but the fans are right on top of the pitch.

The Luz could very well be IMO the best pure football stadium in Europe.

i prefer benfica stadium. this one looks like a box

looks like a lego

Fantastic stadium! Amazing dinamic roof! When are those buldings going to be done?

it`s not possible to compare benfica`s with boavista`s stadium! Benfica`s is quite better!
Anyway, good stadium this one, but the design and the colors of the chairs are awefull!I don`t like it at all!

LSS, this stadium I really enjoy looking at, though the little 'rainbow' colour section should have been axed and they should have kept Boavista's colours only (black white and yellow).

That stadium is a cage and must be an awful bad place to play if you are an opposing team. I'm sure the echo off the cement is deafening. Probably the most 'ultra' friendly stadium of E2004.

I wish to see something like this for my team's (AEK) new stadium.

The stadium is truly special! The visibility and the "sound box" are one of the best ever seen! I agree with you, it should be in only with black and withe like the tops! "Camón" a rainbow!!!???

Wonderful stadium for football. Incradible athmosphere for Boavista fans.

Thanks Paulo! 30,000 that is a nice size! I have been to Portugal in the Algavre before but I spent most of my time in Albufaria ( sorry not so sure about the spelling) What is the population of Faro? I know it is the largest center in the Algavre!

Nice stadium, but my favorite one is the one where we can see the rocks behind the net (I think it was designed by Alvaro Siza)

+/- 45.000/50.000 inhabitants in Faro Nanaimo!! :okay:

that is Braga municipal stadium tosco, is very beautiful too.

Nice stadium, but my favorite one is the one where we can see the rocks behind the net (I think it was designed by Alvaro Siza)

That stadium is considered one of the most beautifull stadiums of the world, has 30000 of capacity, the 2nd biggest giant screen of europe and was extremely well designed by the architect Souto Moura :)

You bet.

benfica on its way to winning the Portuguese soccer league.

Great stadium, nice design and all, but I'm not too happy about everything being red

Benfica - Portuguese league champion!!!

New Luz is magnificent, my favourite portuguesse stadium and one of the best in europe!

Portugal has beautiful stadiums now after euro2004, Dragao and Alvalade are great and the one with the rock behind the goal looks good (braga?)

Yes it's Braga King Tomislav ;)

BENFICAAAAA É O MAIOR !!! THE GREAT :D

The luz will definetely host the world cup final one day.

Pics of Braga's stadium in the city of Braga - Northern Portugal:

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Braga/luft_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Braga/st-braga_35.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Braga/st-braga_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Braga/braga_08.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Braga/st-braga_18.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Braga/st-braga_06.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Braga/st-braga_46.jpg

Pics of Algarve's (southern Portugal) stadium. Built between the cities of Faro amd Loulé.

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/luft_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_38.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_39.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_06.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_03.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_23.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_14.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Algarve_Faro/Faro_24.jpg

Pics of F. C. Beira Mar's stadium (City of Aveiro - Portugal):

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Aveiro/aveiro_51.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Aveiro/ema_Aveiro_06.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Aveiro/aveiro_59.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Aveiro/aveiro_33.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Aveiro/aveiro_16.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Aveiro/aveiro_48.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Aveiro/aveiro_17.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Aveiro/aveiro_57.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Aveiro/ema_Aveiro_03.jpg

F.C. Leiria's Stadium in Leiria, Portugal

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Leiria/luft_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Leiria/leiria_13.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Leiria/leiria_33.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Leiria/leiria_29.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Leiria/leiria_04.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Leiria/leiria_26.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/Stadionwelt-Stadien-Arenen/Stadionlisten/Portugal/Leiria/leiria_08.jpg

We have allready had a thread about this stadium many times.

:old: :spam1: :deadthrea

We have allready had a thread about this stadium many times.

:old: :spam1: :deadthrea

Nice.

Yeah, and you consider yourself the only person in this forum???? What about the newcomers?

Yeah, and you consider yourself the only person in this forum???? What about the newcomers?

But then make one thread about portugeese stadiums instead many. Those stadiums are not "the hot news" anymore.

But then make one thread about portugeese stadiums instead many. Those stadiums are not "the hot news" anymore.

Who ever stated they were hot news and since when is this Forum just for "hot news"?? They are just some among the most well-equiped and modern stadiums in europe, and deserve these threads. Don't like it, then simply don't enter these threads!

Frankly if youre that desperate to show the stadium again why not get a pic and post it in the other thread dedicated to it? :sleepy:

Nice Stadium

looks like a lego

I agree :)

what are you guys fussing about?that is a great stadium.beautiful stadium.

Yes, but I'm alive. :bleh: :rofl:

Sports spectacle: carved into a mountainside, Braga's new stadium is a radical reinvention of the sports amphitheatre.

http://www.euro2004.com/MultimediaFiles/Photo/Euro2004/Stadium/155665_BIGLANDSCAPE.jpg

http://i.wp.pl/a/f/pjpeg/7920/euro_stadion_braga_384.jpg

It's rather small, but it has a great setting.
And now we have seen enough of this stadium in Braga ;)

I like the shape of that roof thing, it looks really nice.

I like the roof also, but I dont like the endstands looks of of place I think it would have looked better if they had made the stadium circular, right now it looks disjoined.

roof makes this stadium a great artwork !!!!

What's the capacity?

30 000
very nice stadia!

Nice and close to the action, very nice roof, I like it :okay:

Stu

I quite like these stadiums. Including Coimbra! Am I biased?
(look left)

roof makes this stadium a great artwork !!!!

It's meant to resemble the sails of boats.

That's a beautiful place for football.

What a beautiful stadium!!! :eek2:

I really love it, since the day I saw it the first time.

I like the roof also, but I dont like the endstands looks of of place I think it would have looked better if they had made the stadium circular, right now it looks disjoined.

I agree, at least make the bottom 10 rows connected...

The structure looks cool, the color of the seats is awful

the roof of thys stadium is fantastic!!

That stadium looks very cool.

That stadium looks very cool.

Yeap. Portugal has just beaten Egypt here.

I went to the Sweden Vs Holland Quarter final of Euro 2004 at that stadium and I thought it was fantastic!

It had a great atmosphere - everyone is so close to the game, and the design of the ground is very interesting.

Only problem is that it is pretty far out from central Faro, but thats not much to worry about.


Superb. :)

Beautiful stadium. Very nice.

I went to the Sweden Vs Holland Quarter final of Euro 2004 at that stadium and I thought it was fantastic!

It had a great atmosphere - everyone is so close to the game, and the design of the ground is very interesting.

Only problem is that it is pretty far out from central Faro, but thats not much to worry about.


Superb. :)
yup is a litle bit far from the city :yes:

Those entrances are similiar to San Siro`s! But are made in a very original way in this case! Love the colors! The roof is monumental and very elegant!

I agree, at least make the bottom 10 rows connected...

Why do all stadium stands have to be connected? What makes this stadium unique is exactly that which you don't like.

the roof is what makes it unique:)

:)

Portugal-Liechenstein will take place here on Saturday.

what are you guys fussing about.that is a great stadium.beautiful stadium.

~Thanks. I know there are millions of you that are interested in them.

:)

:deadthrea

Why are you posting just to get your own threads in the top?

Very inventive one must but still isn't a stadium really is it?

I really like this stadium always been a fan of it and it only holds 30,000

LEGO :D

I love this stadium. Lego, But beautiful.

Very nice. Very well designed stadium..

Very inventive one must but still isn't a stadium really is it?

Then whats a "stadium" in your opinion?

And I still think it's actually pretty massive and large for such an unknown football club. ;)

Very nice stadium. I like the Achitect Tomas Taveira. He designed some of the best stadiums in Europe.

Beatiful, I like it

Then whats a "stadium" in your opinion?

And I still think it's actually pretty massive and large for such an unknown football club. ;)

I know what your saying but I feel that all four sides need to be built on it's not a rule I know just an opinion not an argument.

:deadthrea

Why are you posting just to get your own threads in the top?

Obviously.

Then whats a "stadium" in your opinion?

And I still think it's actually pretty massive and large for such an unknown football club. ;)

Well. 1- since when are modern, new and big stadiums an exclusive to "big" soccer clubs?

2- F.C. Braga is the soccer club that has its base here. They've just been in the UEFA Cup and it's considered the 4th biggest portuguese club.

That wasn't an offense but a compliment and didn't do those statements. Actually, I rather tried to defend this stadium project.

I've only got this information about Braga:
"The new Braga arena holds 30,000 supporters; FC Braga, the local team, attracts an average attendance of just over 5,000."

You have to admit that they'd never got this spectacular stadium without the european championships. I'm not an economist but a football fan, so I welcome this development very much. As I said, no offense.

That wasn't an offense but a compliment and didn't do those statements. Actually, I rather tried to defend this stadium project.

I've only got this information about Braga:
"The new Braga arena holds 30,000 supporters; FC Braga, the local team, attracts an average attendance of just over 5,000."

You have to admit that they'd never got this spectacular stadium without the european championships. I'm not an economist but a football fan, so I welcome this development very much. As I said, no offense.

No, most (although not all) new stadiums were already planed and some projects were well underway, even before Portugal got to hold Euro2004. Braga's stadium was one of them. The average attendance is much higher than the figure you announced.

I love this stadium. Lego, But beautiful.

I love legos and obviously this stadium. :)

Great Stadium. :)

The Romans invented the stadium. The Portuguese reinvented the stadium again!! :)

Another great stdium.

Thats one ugly ass stadium it looks like a gay peoples stadium.

Not enough colour.

The Portugese love making their stadiums resembling a circus tent.

Circus tent, But beautiful my friend.

Maybe you should look a litle closer.

The Portugese love making their stadiums resembling a circus tent.

Blame the architect - Tomás Taveira :wallbash:
I'm glad my club (FC Porto) didn't hire that goof to plan our stadium.

The Portugese love making their stadiums resembling a circus tent.

Well, with all the corruption in european football, referees stealing away goles etc. sometimes it is all a real big circus!

Not enough colour.

Don't get it?! I'll explain: portuguese just love the colourful side of life - sunny beaches, nice girls, sunny beaches, nice girls..... lets just call it the gay straight way of life. Brighten up people - football is after all a big colourful game!!!!!

The Romans invented the stadium. The Portuguese reinvented the stadium again!! :)

Well said mate!!

the roof is what makes it unique:)

I agree.

Estádio Municipal de Braga - Braga

Arquitect: Souto Moura

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_municipal_de_braga/images/innen_09.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_municipal_de_braga/images/innen_23.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/braga1.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/braga2.jpg

Estádio D. Afonso Henriques - Guimarães

Arquitect: Eduardo Guimarães

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/d_alfonso_henriques/images/luft_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/d_alfonso_henriques/images/innen_04.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/d_alfonso_henriques/images/innen_09.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/d_alfonso_henriques/images/innen_27.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/guimaraes1.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/guimaraes2.jpg

Estádio do Bessa - Porto

Arquitect: Grupo 3, Arquitectos Associados

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_do_bessa/images/aussen_02.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_do_bessa/images/aussen_05.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_do_bessa/images/luft_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_do_bessa/images/innen_03.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/bessa1.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/bessa2.jpg

Estádio do Dragão - Porto

Arquitecto: Manuel Salgado

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/dragao1.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/dragao2.jpg

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


Estádio Municipal de Aveiro - Aveiro

Arquitect: Tomás Taveira

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_aveiro_municipal/images/innen_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_aveiro_municipal/images/innen_19.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_aveiro_municipal/images/innen_26.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_aveiro_municipal/images/innen_03.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_aveiro_municipal/images/sonstige_07.jpg ~

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_aveiro_municipal/images/sonstige_04.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/aveiro1.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/aveiro2.jpg

Estádio Cidade de Coimbra - Coimbra

Arquitect: António Monteiro

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

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/cidade_de_coimbra/images/innen_14.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/coimbra1.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/coimbra2.jpg

Estádio Municipal Dr. Magalhães Pessoa - Leiria

Arquitect: Tomás Taveira

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/municipal_dr_magalhaes_pessoa/images/innen_16.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/municipal_dr_magalhaes_pessoa/images/innen_11.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/municipal_dr_magalhaes_pessoa/images/innen_01.jpg

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

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/municipal_dr_magalhaes_pessoa/images/luft_01.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/leiria1.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/leiria2.jpg

Estádio José Alvalade - Lisbon

Arquitect: Tomás Taveira

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v367/porkchop2687/Portugal/Summer2004286.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v367/porkchop2687/Portugal/Summer2004284.jpg

http://www.substrato.blogger.com.br/Alvalade%20XXI%20020.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_alvalade/images/innen_11.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_alvalade/images/luft_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_alvalade/images/innen_09.jpg

Estádio da Luz - Lisbon

Arquitect: Hok Sports

http://www.fotothing.com/photos/1ca/1ca3be16f634bad76ac485296878c5e4.jpg

http://www.fotothing.com/photos/ece/ece1561c8e1df13add5a4f916175a22a.jpg

http://galerias.escritacomluz.com/hugomanita/albums/album01/aag.sized.jpg

http://galerias.escritacomluz.com/hugomanita/albums/album01/aas.sized.jpg

http://galerias.escritacomluz.com/hugomanita/albums/album01/aat.sized.jpg

http://galerias.escritacomluz.com/hugomanita/albums/album03/aab.sized.jpg

http://galerias.escritacomluz.com/hugomanita/albums/album03/aam.sized.jpg

http://galerias.escritacomluz.com/hugomanita/albums/album03/abd.sized.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/benfica1.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/benfica2.jpg


Estádio do Algarve - Algarve

Arquitecto: Hok Sports

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_algarve/images/aussen_03.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_algarve/images/aussen_08.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_algarve/images/aussen_35.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_algarve/images/aussen_31.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_algarve/images/innen_05.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_algarve/images/innen_11.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_algarve/images/innen_01.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_algarve/images/sonstige_05.jpg

http://www.forumarquitectura.com/imagens/estadios/algarve1.jpg

were is Bolenenses stadium? :?

Nunca ninguém os viu aqui, não é? :|

Onde estão o Estádio Eng. Rui Alves, o Estádio da Mata Real, o Estádio do Rio Ave FC, etc.? :colgate:

Agora a sério, o Estádio do Restelo e o Estádio Cidade de Barcelos também podiam entrar para a lista.

DA Luz is so sexy!

Were is Dragao?

honestly Dragao is one of the best stadiums i ever seen, it proves that we dont need a mega stadium, to have an impresive one, even dragao is not that small ( around 50-55 ), the lines, the conbination of straight and curved lines,,, the roof, even the colors, everything is really cool, including the name.

What's the deal with the Leiria stadium? After Euro 2004 I saw some of the European Cup athletics (the second tier event, which GB's women were competing in), and there were construction works taking place at one end - was the stadium designed with the European championships and one athletics event in mind but destined to be soccer-only after that? Why go through all that effort for just one fairly unprestigious event?

What's the deal with the Leiria stadium? After Euro 2004 I saw some of the European Cup athletics (the second tier event, which GB's women were competing in), and there were construction works taking place at one end - was the stadium designed with the European championships and one athletics event in mind but destined to be soccer-only after that? Why go through all that effort for just one fairly unprestigious event?

This is what I know about it. The stadium was designed as an athletic stadium (the municipality of Leiria only wanted to invest money in a multi purpose stadium) with stands at free sides and one open end. For Euro 2004 they needed a capacity of at least 30.000 which is way to big for their local team Uniao Leiria. So, they built a temporary stand at the open end. This stand was built on the track so it was actually much closer to the pitch then the permanent stands. After Euro 2004 they removed the stand. They are currently building a hotel at the open end next to the track (which is probably the construction work you saw).

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/municipal_dr_magalhaes_pessoa/images/innen_25.jpg
Here you can see the temporary stand which was used during Euro 2004 with the future hotel in the back ground.

Deago is the best, and it's bare concrete.

Which is cool.

Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz), Lisboa.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz01.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz02.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz03.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz04.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz05.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz06.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz07.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz08.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz09.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz10.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz11.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz12.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz13.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz14.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz15.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz16.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz17.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz18.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz19.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz20.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f357/ShichiAkaAkuma/Estadio%20da%20Luz/Luz21.jpg

da benfica stadium iz uh nice one but it looks like its been finished off uh bit cheap. especially da roof an' from outside. arsenals iz similar but far mo' happening an' classy brudda all ye damn hood ratz..

Is it me or are the best pics of da luz the ones with the england fans in them from euro 2004.

Since this is Portugal's stadiums, i've always been curious, do you guys have pics of the clubs stadiums which were not part of euro 2004?

Is it me or are the best pics of da luz the ones with the england fans in them from euro 2004.
Yes, of course. Even ugly Nürnberg will look sooooooo gUUd because of you guys.
:sleepy: ;)

I like Bessa, Braga, Da Luz and Dragao. Except Da Luz, they are all pretty unique and fit perfectly to their surrounding.
The seating looks terrible at José Alvalade, but the stadium is good.

Aveiro and Leiria look disguting from the outside. Maybe it's a try of art... simple, naive, uninspired art, which only function is to make people think: look, it's art! - but it's definitely not a good stadium design. Looks like a happy "let's be friends" attitude which doesn't fit to football. Even if you want to deescalate the atmosphere.

Portugal, has maybe the best stadiums in the world, considering the proportion of its size and population..

Some wacky designs there but all very impressive!
I would love to see similar stadiums located throughout Scotland, but it'll never happen.

Some wacky designs there but all very impressive!
I would love to see similar stadiums located throughout Scotland, but it'll never happen.

da roofs dey gots on da stadiums in portugal would just not be pratical in scotland. you'd git drenched out brudda every game you know das right

I wouldn't like to see this amount of large stadiums in Scotland. Look at Portuguese attendance figures - very poor for such great stadiums!! Boavista have a superb ground, but each week there is an average of 4036 in a superb 30000 stadium!!!!

Hearts are going to increase their capacity to about 24000, and Rangers will have a slight increase to 51600 for next season. These are sensible upgrades.


Portugal -

SL Benfica - stadium 65647 - average attendance 42365
FC do Porto - stadium 50948 - average attendance 37256
Sporting CP - stadium 50528 - average attendance 30609
Vitória SC Guimarães - stadium 30146 - average attendance 15139
SC de Braga - stadium 30112 - average attendance 11189
A Académica - stadium 30210 - average attendance 8228
Vitória FC - stadium 21532 - average attendance 4050
Boavista FC - stadium 30000 - average attendance 4036
CS Marítimo - stadium 9177 - average attendance 4033
CF Os Belenenses - stadium 20300 - average attendance 3943
UD de Leira - stadium 29771 - average attendance 3470
Gil Vicente FC - stadium 12504 - average attendance 3334
FC Paços de Ferreira - stadium 5200 - average attendance 2843
Rio Ave FC - stadium 12815 - average attendance 2286
FC de Penafiel - stadium 6500 - average attendance 2062
CD Nacional Madeira - stadium 9177 - average attendance 1886
A Naval 1º Maio - stadium 10000 - average attendance 1727
CF Estrela da Amadora - stadium 12630 - average attendance 1657

Country population - 10.4 million, Overall average attendance 10122, Overall stadium usage of capacity 41.2%


Scotland -

Celtic - stadium 60832 - average attendance 58529
Rangers - stadium 50549 - average attendance 49212
Heart of Midlothian - stadium 18008 - average attendance 16732
Hibernian - stadium 17458 - average attendance 13595
Aberdeen - stadium 22199 - average attendance 12795
Dundee United - stadium 14223 - average attendance 8525
Motherwell - stadium 13742 - average attendance 6652
Kilmarnock - stadium 18128 - average attendance 6628
Dunfermline Athletic - stadium 12558 - average attendance 6271
Falkirk - stadium 6500 - average attendance 5672
Livingston - stadium 10006 - average attendance 5618
Inverness CT - stadium 7512 - average attendance 5273

Country population - 5 million, Overall average attendance 16294, Overall stadium usage of capacity 77.67%

in fact :yes:

wheres the rest of the stadiums? Portugal has more than just the Euro 2004 stadiums, like OS Belenenses' stadium. Btw is that stadium ever going to be finished?

and what about SC Salgueiros

Since this is Portugal's stadiums, i've always been curious, do you guys have pics of the clubs stadiums which were not part of euro 2004?


Yes we do:

CF Os Belenenses - Restelo Stadium

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/estadio_do_restelo/110.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/estadio_do_restelo/120.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/estadio_do_restelo/170.jpg

Gil Vicente FC Stadium

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/complexo_desportivo_municipal/110.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/complexo_desportivo_municipal/120.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/complexo_desportivo_municipal/180.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/complexo_desportivo_municipal/290.jpg

Estádio Nacional do Jamor -Lisbon

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/estadio_nacional_do_jamor/410.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/estadio_nacional_do_jamor/400.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/estadio_nacional_do_jamor/430.jpg

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/estadio_nacional_do_jamor/170.jpg

Pavilhão Atlantico - Lisbon

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/portugal/lisbon_multiusos1.jpg

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/portugal/lisbon_multiusos2.jpg

Varzim Stadium - Povoa de Varzim

http://www.europlan-online.de/Portugal/Pavoa_de_Varzim/02.jpg

http://www.europlan-online.de/Portugal/Pavoa_de_Varzim/07.jpg

Agueda Stadium - City of Águeda

http://www.europlan-online.de/Portugal/Agueda/03.jpg

http://www.europlan-online.de/Portugal/Agueda/01.jpg

http://www.europlan-online.de/Portugal/Agueda/06.jpg

Marinha Grande Stadium:

http://www.europlan-online.de/Portugal/Marinha_Grande/01.jpg

http://www.europlan-online.de/Portugal/Marinha_Grande/02.jpg

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4575/2591/1600/infernovitoriano0kx.jpg

http://www.rostos.pt/paginas/imagens/semanal/12/120071.jpg

http://www.rostos.pt/paginas/imagens/semanal/12/120070.jpg

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_menu/past_future/pictures/future_stadiums/porto_salgueiros.jpg

To see a flash movie on it, click HERE. (http://www.scsalgueiros.pt/www/estadio/index.html)

I watched the movie, but it wasn't very flash!! It was quite basic to be honest!

Yes we do:



Thanks Paulo :okay:

I am impressed, the stadiums are all in good condition and look new. In Greece some of the lower teams have horrible stadiums, even if they are improving slowly. (should have been done long ago)

Thanks for the pics.

I watched the movie, but it wasn't very flash!! It was quite basic to be honest!

I meant the movie runs with the Flash programme.

Thanks Paulo :okay:

I am impressed, the stadiums are all in good condition and look new. In Greece some of the lower teams have horrible stadiums, even if they are improving slowly. (should have been done long ago)

Thanks for the pics.

Sure :okay:

I meant the movie runs with the Flash programme.

I know. British humour never really works outside of Britain.

Podias ter-lhes dito que o Salgueiros acabou com o futebol profissional e que o estádio nunca passará de um lago artificial no meio da cidade.

By the way, the Restelo is already an all-seater with blue seats.

Podias ter-lhes dito que o Salgueiros acabou com o futebol profissional e que o estádio nunca passará de um lago artificial no meio da cidade,

I didn't know that. Mas ainda figura no site do clube.

^^ LOL. It's an artificial lake but it has fish in it! :lol:

I totally agree on the issue of having bigger stadia than the average attendance :yes: In Scotland the footballing culture among the people is much older and much much stronger than in Portugal - it's a way of life; that's why you have those attendance figures and your stadia always are full, even if the capacities aren't as big as ours. Add the fact that the ticketing price/buying power ratio is much lower in Scotland than here.

ya peeps speaking portuguese iz well rude, dere iz forums ya can jet ta if ya wants ta speak dat. keep it English on here or move on yall. show some respect!! slap mah fro!

w0rrrrrrd!!!!

Football tickets in Portugal are too expensive for our standard monetary condition - this sounded weird. But Portugal is strange concerning football attendances. One team may have a 20.000 attendance in one match but have a 300.000 people ticket search for bigger games.

A lot of people don't realise how expensive tickets are in Scotland. Rangers/Celtic ticket prices are higher than half the Premiership clubs......and it cost me £18/26Euro for the cheapest ticket to go watch St.Mirren last week in the division below the SPL!!

Benfica's stadium is superb, Porto's is stunning and Sporting Lisbon's is also very nice. I actually like the colours at Sportings ground. But the best is Boavista...an amazing stadium with superb steep enclosed stands!! It's just a shame Boavista don't get bigger crowds.

ya peeps speaking portuguese iz well rude, dere iz forums ya can jet ta if ya wants ta speak dat. keep it English on here or move on yall. show some respect!! slap mah fro!

w0rrrrrrd!!!!

You could also do the same. Not all Mankind understand that iz=is or dere=there or ya=you or dat=that. If I spoke portuguese with Paulo was only to clear some things with him concerning one post he made.

and it cost me £18/26Euro for the cheapest ticket to go watch St.Mirren last week in the division below the SPL!!

Actually, that's not THAT much. And you're richer, I guess.

It's a quite a lot for a game in the 2nd division!

and remember, the wages in Scotland are much lower than the UK average.

The cheapest ticket for Rangers v Villareal (which I went to) was 60euro, which I think is a lot for 90 minutes of 'entertainment'.

You could also do the same. Not all Mankind understand that iz=is or dere=there or ya=you or dat=that. If I spoke portuguese with Paulo was only to clear some things with him concerning one post he made.

ya should use da pm option then an' not post on da main forum it iz very offensive an' ya wouldn't like me when I'm offended bro trust me don't make me shank ya!

ya should use da pm option then an' not post on da main forum it iz very offensive an' ya wouldn't like me when I'm offended bro trust me don't make me shank ya!


Please speak English.......or some recognized language!

ya should use da pm option then an' not post on da main forum it iz very offensive an' ya wouldn't like me when I'm offended bro trust me don't make me shank ya!

Believe me, I have to lead with someone a lot worst than you every single day. And since when English - or... that that you write - is the official language of SkyscraperCity?

Dammit, not "lead" but "deal".

Believe me, I have to lead with someone a lot worst than you every single day. And since when English - or... that that you write - is the official language of SkyscraperCity?

dis here iz da english section if ya wants ta speak portuguese then jet here

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=323

dis dare iz fo' all ya hood rats who iz portuguses dis here place iz english only don' push me and shit or ah might show ya da colour o' muh ma fuckin gat Ya' know what I'm sayin'?

Well, tickets may also be very expensive but the search isn't low nor people complaint about it since the british stadiums are always packed. Here, we don't have (1) your wages, nor (2) your spectacular football, neither (3) your passion for the game.

Looks like we have a funny wannabe newcomer.

dis here iz da english section if ya wants ta speak portuguese then jet here

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=323

dis dare iz fo' all ya hood rats who iz portuguses dis here place iz english only don' push me and shit or ah might show ya da colour o' muh ma fuckin gat Ya' know what I'm sayin'?

How old are you? 10?

Everytime, when you think it can't get worse, strange new guys come to this forum and they even get funnier and funnier... :D
It's like a little freak-show from time to time. Really a pitty, that it is on this thread now.

http://www.osbelenenses.com/portal/belenenses/_specific/public/allbrowsers/images/fotoreport/060314-report10(1).jpg

http://www.osbelenenses.com/portal/belenenses/_specific/public/allbrowsers/images/fotoreport/060314-report18(1).jpg

http://www.osbelenenses.com/portal/belenenses/_specific/public/allbrowsers/images/fotoreport/060314-report27(1).jpg

More of Restelo:

http://www.osbelenenses.com/portal/belenenses/_specific/public/allbrowsers/images/fotoreport/06040201-ft01.jpg
http://www.osbelenenses.com/portal/belenenses/_specific/public/allbrowsers/images/fotoreport/06040201-ft02.jpg
http://www.osbelenenses.com/portal/belenenses/_specific/public/allbrowsers/images/fotoreport/06040201-ft06.jpg
http://www.osbelenenses.com/portal/belenenses/_specific/public/allbrowsers/images/fotoreport/06040201-ft08.jpg
They still think people care about them...

http://www.osbelenenses.com/portal/belenenses/_specific/public/allbrowsers/images/fotoreport/cfb_stdliege_0506_02.jpg
http://www.osbelenenses.com/portal/belenenses/_specific/public/allbrowsers/images/fotoreport/cfb_stdliege_0506_06.jpg
http://www.osbelenenses.com/portal/belenenses/_specific/public/allbrowsers/images/fotoreport/cfb_guim0505_03(1).jpg
http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/estadio_do_restelo/200.jpg
http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/estadio_do_restelo/240.jpg
http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/estadio_do_restelo/250.jpg
http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/estadio_do_restelo/310.jpg

More of Estádio Cidade de Barcelos (Gil Vicente):

http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/350.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/dsc00034.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/330.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/cd_barcelos_1.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/cd_barcelos_2.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/cd_barcelos_3.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/cd_barcelos_4.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/290.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/160.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/120.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/200.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/220.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/130.jpg

How exactly were the euro 2004 stadiums funded?

they are new stadiums built over the old ones!!

More of Estádio Cidade de Barcelos (Gil Vicente):

http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/350.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/dsc00034.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/330.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/cd_barcelos_1.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/cd_barcelos_2.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/cd_barcelos_3.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/cd_barcelos_4.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/290.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/160.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/120.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/200.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/220.jpg
http://www.gilvicentefc.pt/galerias/2/130.jpg

this one is nice :uh:

they are new stadiums built over the old ones!!

That doesnt mean their going to be free, did the public pay for all the work or did the clubs contribute?

A small stadium for a small club.

Estádio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas (Moreirense):

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/j_de_almeida_freitas/100.jpg
http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/j_de_almeida_freitas/120.jpg
http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/j_de_almeida_freitas/130.jpg
http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/j_de_almeida_freitas/140.jpg
http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/j_de_almeida_freitas/170.jpg
http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/j_de_almeida_freitas/190.jpg
http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/j_de_almeida_freitas/210.jpg
http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/j_de_almeida_freitas/220.jpg
http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionlisten/portugal/j_de_almeida_freitas/260.jpg

LOL! Arpels, "funded" is not about the "foundations" :D It's about the money required to build them.

How exactly were the euro 2004 stadiums funded?
If i remember well: 75% owner entity (club/municipality) + 25% government.

:uh:

http://static.flickr.com/49/125309092_45f5459da2_o.jpg

These stadiums in Portugal are so nice nowadays, but it´s soooooooo true that no one gets inside concerning to the homematches except the "big three".
But a team like Benfica , the supporters are calling it glorioso, should have a higher attendance with sooo much members include!!!
In my opinion the worst case of all belongs to Boavista! such a great stadium, real Football stadium and so steep stands---->just GREAT!
and playing on a high Level in the league, champion of 2001(If i´m right?)and staying in half-final of UEFA-cup in 2003 and then just 4400 at attendance, that realy is a shame.....or just ---> :badnews:

Boavista-Benfica: around 10.000 spectators.................................................

If portuguese salaries were those of Germany, England, Luxembourg etc. I'm sure all portuguese stadiums would almost have full houses.

You´re right, but look at Scotland or Turkey . These countries aren´t rich!

it depends on the price of tickets and the number of suporters of each club :dunno:

http://www.math.ist.utl.pt/~jpnunes/AMIII/whyam3/pavilhaoatlantico.jpg

http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/images/2005pics/portugal/mkmic.jpg

http://www.pavilhaoatlantico.pt/site/resources/docs/SALAS/GALERIA/IMAGE023.jpg

http://www.pavilhaoatlantico.pt/site/resources/docs/SALAS/GALERIA/ATLANTI2.jpg

nice Arena!!

do you have one arena more in Portugal like atlantico?? Maybe in Porto?

With such a capacity? No.
In Porto, we only have an arena for 5000 people, called Pavilhão Rosa Mota.

nice Arena!!

do you have one arena more in Portugal like atlantico?? Maybe in Porto?

a BIG arena is the only thing that Porto need.. like filipe said.. the biggest have capacity for 5000 ppl only. maybe with all urban developings that are beeing made in the city.. a BIG arena will be constructed, too. i hope.

Hey isnt MTV had their European awards in there last year?

Hey isnt MTV had their European awards in there last year?

That´s right!!

ya :D

http://www.algarvespotters.net/galeria/albums/userpics/10002/Estadio%20algarve.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/Paulo_2004/Estdio-Municipal-de-Barcelos-IV.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/Paulo_2004/Estdio-Municipal-de-Barcelos-III.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/Paulo_2004/Estdio-Municipal-de-Barcelos-I.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/Paulo_2004/Estdio-Municipal-de-Barcelos-II.jpg

I believe Portugal has the best stadiums in Europe, they have Porto, Sporting and Benfica, Braga, Vitoria G, Boavista, Aveiro, Leiria, Coimbra, Algarve......they are all magnificent, for me the 2 best are Porto Stadio do Dragao, and Braga stadium...... both are just incredible

I believe Portugal has the best stadiums in Europe, they have Porto, Sporting and Benfica, Braga, Vitoria G, Boavista, Aveiro, Leiria, Coimbra, Algarve......they are all magnificent, for me the 2 best are Porto Stadio do Dragao, and Braga stadium...... both are just incredible

your forgetting that the rest of Portugal's stadiums are crap and that Germany also have new stadiums (which is basically what you're opinion is about, the Euro 2004 stadiums). and Braga's stadium isn't that good at all. It's very dreary and boring, you're all just over-awed by the fact it's built next to a cliff face, which means less stands, which means crap atmosphere

At least no Portuguese ever had any fissures in the stands, or roofs falling..............

your forgetting that the rest of Portugal's stadiums are crap and that Germany also have new stadiums (which is basically what you're opinion is about, the Euro 2004 stadiums). and Braga's stadium isn't that good at all. It's very dreary and boring, you're all just over-awed by the fact it's built next to a cliff face, which means less stands, which means crap atmosphere

Yeah, as if you know all there is to know about our stadiums. There are at least 5 other stdiums in Portugal, besides the ones built for Euro2004, that are spectacular, although much smaller. In fact I don't think German's stadiums are that spectacular, except for Munich's new arena ofcourse.

Dragão is the best!!!
Portugal's stadia are awesome!
IMO much better than the German ones for WC2006 even though Portugal is a smaller country...

Dragão is the best!!!
Portugal's stadia are awesome!
IMO much better than the German ones for WC2006 even though Portugal is a smaller country...

I think so too.

Germany has great stadiums too, but Portugal as a smaller country; in comparisson has much better stadiums, I am not Portuguese nor German, as an architect and a football fan (southamerican one) there´s no german stadium with the atmosphere Stadium do Dragao has, and if you want to feel real football atmosphere visit Buenos Aires La Bombonera stadium (Boca Juniors stadium)........and I really think Braga stadium is magnificent.

Munich arena is great outside, inside the stadium; it´s like many others..........nothing new

so anyway, hows SC Salgueiros' new stadium coming along?

and aren't Setubal building one too?

Beira Mar's stadium and its representative soccer club returns to the Portuguese league! :cheer:

http://www.stadionwelt.de/stadionwelt_stadien/templates/stadionguides/euro_2004/estadio_aveiro_municipal/images/innen_08.jpg

Great news! That stadium should host first league games!!
I´m hope´n Vitoria Guimaraes will stay in ,as well!!!

:lock: :cheer: :okay: ;) :dizzy: :D :rofl: :colgate: :horse: :pepper: :applause: :bow: :carrot: :dj: :dj: :righton: :weird: :dance: :dance: :banana: :cucumber: :dance2: :dance2: :dance2:

[QUOTE=O Alemao]Great news! That stadium should host first league games!!
I´m hope´n Vitoria Guimaraes will stay in ,as well!!!QUOTE]

It didn't, sorry man. The 1st division portuguese league has lost a good stadium.

^^ Above all a great club.. stadiums don't make teams! ;)