Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium, Thessaloniki

Name: Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium
Address: Αλέξανδρου Παπαναστασίου 154, Thessaloniki, 542 49, Greece

#83 among attractions in Thessaloniki

Sport venue, Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

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Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium, Thessaloniki

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The Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium or Charilaou Ground is a football stadium in Thessaloniki, Greece. It was built in 1951 as the home stadium of Aris F.C. one of the most popular football clubs in Greece. For many years, the ground's official name was Aris Stadium, until it was renamed in honor of Kleanthis Vikelidis, a legendary player of Aris FC in the 1930s. However, most commonly referred to as "Charilaou Stadium", after the district in which it was built. The stadium's capacity was 23,200 although it got limited to 22,800 after the renovations for the 2004 Summer Olympics, where it served as a training ground for Football at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Its facilities include dressing rooms, a gym, a swimming pool, VIP boxes, a VIP lounge, a restaurant with pitch view and press rooms. The capacity of the stadium is 22,800. ()

Local name: Γήπεδο Κλεάνθης Βικελίδης Capacity: 23 thous.Coordinates: 40°36'0"N, 22°58'10"E

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Αλέξανδρου Παπαναστασίου 154Θεσσαλονίκη (Χαριλάου)Thessaloniki 542 49 Greece

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Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki Concert Hall, Municipal Art Gallery, Folklife and Ethnological Museum of Macedonia and Thrace.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Sala Bianca, Thessaloniki (20 min walk), Municipal Art Gallery, Thessaloniki (20 min walk), Villa Mordoch, Thessaloniki (21 min walk), Villa Allatini, Thessaloniki (23 min walk).

How to get to Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium:

Bus

Γηπεδο Αρη • Lines: 10 (2 min walk)
Βουλγαρη • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)

Metro

Νέα Ελβετία • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό (13 min walk)
Πατρικίου • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (15 min walk)