Stadio Carlo Castellani

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Stadio Carlo Castellani is a testament to Italy's rich sporting culture, particularly its passion for football. Located in Empoli, Tuscany, this stadium serves as the home ground for the local football team, Empoli F.C., which competes in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football. With a seating capacity of approximately 16,800 spectators, Stadio Carlo Castellani is a medium-sized venue that offers an intimate atmosphere for football fans.

Constructed and officially opened in 1965, the stadium was named in honor of Carlo Castellani, a former player who is the highest goal scorer in Empoli's history, and who tragically died during World War II. The stadium has undergone several renovations over the years to modernize its facilities and improve the safety and comfort of its audience.

Despite its modest size compared to other football stadiums in Italy, Stadio Carlo Castellani has seen numerous memorable matches and has fostered a fervent local fan base. It stands as a significant landmark in Empoli, not just for its sporting events but also as a symbol of community and local pride. The stadium's design includes the distinctive blue and white colors of Empoli F.C., creating a vibrant atmosphere on match days.

Alternative names: Opened: 12 September 1965 (59 years ago)Coordinates: 43°43'36"N, 10°57'18"E

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Via delle Olimpiadi, 18Empoli 50053 TuscanyItaly

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+39 0571 590002

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Stadio Carlo Castellani – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Empoli, Santa Maria Church, Saint Michael the Archangel Church, Collegiata di Sant'Andrea.

0.7 miSW
Town
Empoli
18 min walk • Empoli is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy, about 30 kilometres southwest of Florence, to the south of the Arno in a plain formed by the river. The plain has been usable for agriculture since Roman times. The commune's territory becomes hilly as it departs from the river.
0.7 miE
Church
Santa Maria Church
20 min walk • The church of Santa Maria a Cortenuova is located in the town of the same name in the municipality of Empoli, in the province of Florence.
0.5 miSE
Church
Saint Michael the Archangel Church
13 min walk • The church of St. Michael the Archangel is located in Pontorme, a hamlet in the municipality of Empoli, in the province of Florence.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Church
Collegiata di Sant'Andrea
18 min walk • The collegiate church of St. Andrew is the main place of worship in Empoli, in the province of Florence, in the territory of the archdiocese of Florence.
0.7 miSW
Square
Piazza Farinata degli Uberti
18 min walk • Piazza Farinata degli Uberti is the central square of Empoli's medieval core, overlooked by the religious pole, represented by the Collegiate Church of St. Andrew, and the political pole, which was based first in the palace that belonged to the...
0.6 miSW
Church
Santuario della Madonna del Pozzo
16 min walk • Shrine of Our Lady of the Well in Empoli, Shrine of Our Lady of the Well in San Salvatore...
0.5 miE
Church
St. Martin Church
14 min walk • The church of San Martino is located in Pontorme, a hamlet of the municipality of Empoli, in the province of Florence, archdiocese of the same city.
0.6 miSW
Historic walking areas, Square
Piazza della Vittoria
15 min walk • Victory Square is a square in Empoli, a town 20 km from Florence. The square opens just outside the ancient perimeter of the 16th-century walls, where Porta Fiorentina stood, proving to be one of Empoli's main points of social gathering.