Municipal Stadium of Kallithea "Grigoris Lambrakis", Sports stadium in Kallithea, Greece
The Municipal Stadium of Kallithea "Grigoris Lambrakis" is a football ground in the Kallithea district, south of central Athens, with a natural grass pitch and a covered main stand on the south side. Across the pitch, a smaller section for away supporters sits along the north side, while the rest of the ground remains more open.
The ground was built in the 1970s on the site of a former quarry, which shaped the terrain and left a lasting mark on how the site was formed. Over the decades it has served as the home ground for several local clubs, including Kallithea FC during its most followed seasons.
The stadium is named after Grigoris Lambrakis, a Greek doctor and peace activist who was killed in 1963 and whose story inspired the film Z by Costa-Gavras. His name appears at the entrance, making the visit a small reminder of how sports venues in Greece often carry the memory of local figures.
The stadium sits in a dense residential area and is easy to reach on foot from nearby metro and bus stops. Parking around the ground is limited, so coming by public transport is a practical choice.
A natural rock face is still visible along the north side of the ground, left over from when the site was used as a quarry before the stadium was built. This makes the setting noticeably different from most urban football grounds in Greece.
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