The San Siro Stadium, built in the district of the same name in the city of Milan, was designed in 1925 for the AC Milan football team by architect Ulisse Stacchini, in collaboration with engineer Alberto Cugini.
Inaugurated on September 19, 1926 with a friendly derby between Inter and Milan, it had an initial capacity of about 35,000 spectators and featured reinforced concrete stands inspired by English stadiums.
In 1935-1937 the City of Milan purchased the facility and commissioned its expansion to municipal architects: the gaps between the stands were eliminated and four curves were built, bringing the capacity to 55,000 seats.
Further development took place in 1955 with the addition of the second ring and helical ramps, which raised the capacity to about 85,000 spectators.
Between 1987 and 1990, in anticipation of the 1990 World Cup, the third ring and roof were built - a restyling that redesigned the iconic “red spaceship.”
From 1947 San Siro became the “home” stadium for both AC Milan and FC Internazionale (Inter), giving rise to the famous Derby della Madonnina.
The official name, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, has been in use since 1980, in honor of the legendary Milan-born striker.
The San Siro Stadium, built in the district of the same name in the city of Milan, was designed in 1925 for the AC Milan football team by architect Ulisse Stacchini, in collaboration with engineer Alberto Cugini.
Inaugurated on September 19, 1926 with a friendly derby between Inter and Milan, it had an initial capacity of about 35,000 spectators and featured reinforced concrete stands inspired by English stadiums.
In 1935-1937 the City of Milan purchased the facility and commissioned its expansion to municipal architects: the gaps between the stands were eliminated and four curves were built, bringing the capacity to 55,000 seats.
Further development took place in 1955 with the addition of the second ring and helical ramps, which raised the capacity to about 85,000 spectators.
Between 1987 and 1990, in anticipation of the 1990 World Cup, the third ring and roof were built - a restyling that redesigned the iconic “red spaceship.”
From 1947 San Siro became the “home” stadium for both AC Milan and FC Internazionale (Inter), giving rise to the famous Derby della Madonnina.
The official name, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, has been in use since 1980, in honor of the legendary Milan-born striker.
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