Yuri Gagarin Stadium, Multi-purpose sports stadium in Varna, Bulgaria.
The steel and concrete structure rises near the Black Sea coast with a rectangular field surrounded by tiered seating for 40,000 spectators.
The stadium opened its gates in 1950 and received its name as a tribute to Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space.
The venue hosted major football matches of FC Cherno More Varna and Spartak Varna, shaping the sports heritage of the Black Sea region.
The stadium remained operational until 2007, serving as the primary location for regional athletics competitions and international football tournaments in Eastern Bulgaria.
The grandstands of this Cold War era stadium incorporated architectural elements that reflected the Soviet influence on Bulgarian sports infrastructure.
Location: Varna
Inception: 1957
Official opening: 1950
Capacity: 40000
GPS coordinates: 43.22111,27.94306
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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