Stadio Artemio Franchi Historic Stadium
Home of Fiorentina since 1931.
Stadio Artemio Franchi, originally named after Giovanni Berta, is a stadium in Florence, Italy, that has been the home of Fiorentina since 1931. It currently has a capacity of 43,147.
Quick Facts
- Honoree
- Artemio Franchi (former FIGC and UEFA president)
- Distinctive feature
- The Galloppino towers (vertical spiral ramps)
Lore & Background
The stadium was a masterpiece of engineering at its inauguration in 1931. It has used several names over the years and has undergone several renovations.
More in Honours & Records
Coppa Italia 2000–01Serie A Title 1968–69Supercoppa Italiana 1970Coppa Italia 1960–61Gabriel Batistuta All-time Top ScorerNils Liedholm Managerial Scudetto 1956Champions League Semi-finalist 2002Coppa Italia Victory 2000-01European Cup Finalist 1957Coppa Italia Victory 2008-09Christian Vieri Top Scorer Season RecordGiancarlo Antognoni Most Appearances Record
Elsewhere in Fiorentina
Giacomo Matteotti · Stadium, Fans & CultureCup Winners' Cup Victory (1961) · Club History & ErasGiancarlo Antognoni · Legendary Players & IconsHernán Crespo · Legendary Players & Icons1999 Manchester United vs Bayern Munich (Champions League) · Iconic Matches & ClassicsDerby della Mole · Great Rivalries & Derbies
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