History of Stadio Olimpico, Rome

Stadio Olimpico Overview

Chosen as the host stadium for the UEFA Champions League 2009 final, the Stadio Olympico has been equated with great Italian arenas like the Roman Forum.

The Stadio Olimpico in located in Rome and has a seating capacity of 81,903 seats and is one of the temples of world sport, and one of the largest stadiums in Europe. It is the host stadium for two Seria A clubs - AS Roma and SS Lazio, and is also the Italian National team's home stadium.

Stadium History

Stadio Olimpico was built in 1952 in anticipation of the Olympic Games in 1960 and was rennovated in 1989 for the global demands of the World Cup in 1990. The Olympic Stadium has undergone further changes such as as the turnstiles at entryways and improvements in changing rooms and replacement and repositioning of existing seats to make them more comfortable.

This stadium was used for the Olympic Games in 1960 (XXVII Olympiad. In the stadium's outer grounds (literally in the ground) there are various mosaics depicting different Olympic sports (discus, jumping, running), and there are also similar statues in the gardens next to the stadium.

Since the Olypmics, Stadio Olimpico has been the host of huge sports events, including the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

The stadium has become the home of two of Italy's biggest teams, AS Roma (founded in 1927) and SS Lazio (founded in 1900). Match tickets for Seria A football games has become expensive, and tickets for the Champions League finals in 2009 will be no exception.

Tickets for Stadio Olimpico in Rome

Tickets for Seria A and Champions League matches in Rome are on sale. Book tickets ahead of the match to avoid any inconvenience at the stadium. You can book through the AS Roma , SS Lazio, and the Italian National team or from OleOle. OleOle specializes in selling Champions Leauge travel and ticket packages. Champions League tickets are 100% guaranteed and transactions are completely secure.

Stadio Olimpico Seating Chart

Getting There

Bus
the #910 bus leaves from Roma Termini; at the end of its route, get off at Piazza Antonio Mancini. Then walk through the park there, over the Ponte Duca D'Aosta and you'll see the the Stadio Olimpico.

Map

Stadio Olimipico
Viale dei Gladiatori, 2
Roma, Italia

Rome - City Information

Rome is the capital city of Italy and Lazio and with a population of 4 million people in the area, it is Italy's largest city. Rome is one of more ancient and history rich cities of the western world and can boost that it once was the home to the ruler of the world with the Roman Empire. Rome today is the also the host of the city for the Roman Catholic Church which is located at Vatican city which is a sovereign area within Rome. With such a long history, it should come of no surprise that Rome is a city with a long history of football.

Area Pubs

Beer Pub

• Mulligan's Pub - Via del Boschetto 28, Rome
• Druid's Pubs - Via San Martino ai Monti, 28-Rome
• Harry's Bar
• Finnegan's
• Abbey Theatre Irish Pub
• Mad Jack's
• The Morrison's Pub

Wine Bar

• Alla Corte del Vino - Via Monti della Farina, 43
• Bottega del vino - Via Santa Maria del Pianto, 9
• Cul de Sac - Piazza Pasquino, 73
• Enoteca Ferrara - Via del Moro, 1/a
• Myosotis al centro - Via della Vaccarella 3-5

Rome Travel Tips

Usually most people find the that April, May, and late September through October are the best times to visit. This a great time for football fans as it is the beginning and the end of the football seasons. And this year, Rome will be the host city for the 2009 Champions League Final match. Most people go on Vacation in August and it is probably the least desirable month to travel to Rome. Also, as the saying goes, Rome was not built in a day, and you will never see all of it in a week, let alone a day. When make your plans, it is a good idea to know ahead of time what you want to see.

When staying in Rome, if you are not lucky enough to stay with friends or family, you should stay east of the Tiber River and west of the Station Termini in the Piazza Navona or Piazza Barberini areas. Staying here, you are close to most of the major attractions.

Rome is one of the last places on earth where there is a great meal to be had in almost every corner of the city. Almost everything can be had in this great city, but pizza is always a great chose. There are several areas of the city that have many cafes and that you can have different choices and great views of many attractions of the city, including the Pantheon. It helps to know some Italian, but most servers know English and German. And remember, you cannot go wrong with a glass of house wine.

Important Links

References

• SS Lazio - Stadio Olimpico