Hampden Park, Football stadium in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hampden Park is a football stadium in Glasgow, United Kingdom. It serves as the national stadium of Scotland and hosts major matches, with a seating capacity of around 52,000.
Hampden Park opened in 1903 and has been rebuilt several times, most recently in the 1990s. It has hosted European finals and was the venue for the 2014 Commonwealth Games athletics.
Hampden Park is a place of pilgrimage for Scottish football fans, who gather here to support the national team. The stadium also houses the Scottish Football Museum, where visitors can see memorabilia and learn about the game's history.
The stadium is well connected by public transport, with regular buses and trains stopping nearby. Visitors should check the event schedule in advance, as access to certain areas may be limited on match days.
Hampden Park holds the record for the highest attendance at a football match in Europe, with 149,415 spectators in 1937. The stadium also has a distinctive curved roof over the north stand.
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