Kaftanzoglio Stadium, Thessaloniki

Name: Kaftanzoglio Stadium
Address: Thessaloniki, Greece

#89 among attractions in Thessaloniki

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

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Kaftanzoglio Stadium is a sports stadium in Thessaloniki, Greece. The stadium was built with money donated by the Kaftanzoglou Foundation, in honour of Lysandros Kaftanzoglou, hence its name. At the time of its opening on 27 October 1960, the stadium was one of the highest quality stadiums in the Balkans. It currently has 27,770 seats, owing to a comprehensive renovation before reopening to host football matches for the 2004 Summer Olympics, which was centered in Athens. It was the largest stadium in Greece until 1982, but has since been surpassed in capacity by the Olympic Stadium in Athens. ()

Local name: Εθνικό Καυτανζόγλειο Στάδιο Opened: 27 October 1960 (64 years ago)Capacity: 27.8 thous.Coordinates: 40°37'32"N, 22°58'1"E

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Θεσσαλονίκη (Τριανδρία)Thessaloniki Greece

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Kaftanzoglio Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: White Tower, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Toumba Stadium, Atatürk Museum.

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City history exhibit in landmark tower
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Large, notable archaeological museum
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Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
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House-turned-museum of Turkey's founder
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Ancient monument with scenes of victory
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Museum showcasing Byzantine history
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Exhibits on WWII, Sofia Vembo and more
War Museum of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki
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Observation decks and towers, Tower
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Museum, History museum
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Which popular attractions are close to Kaftanzoglio Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Olympic Museum, Thessaloniki (5 min walk), University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki (10 min walk), War Museum of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki (10 min walk), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki (11 min walk).

How to get to Kaftanzoglio Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kaftanzoglio Stadium:

Bus

Τερμ. Στ. 40 Εκκλησιών (4 min walk)
Σχολη Αξιωματικων • Lines: 14 (8 min walk)

Metro

Πανεπιστήμιο • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (9 min walk)
Παπάφη • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (12 min walk)