Stadio Oreste Granillo, football stadium
Stadio Oreste Granillo is a football stadium in Reggio Calabria that reopened in 1999 on the site of an older field used since the early 20th century. The current venue holds about 23,600 spectators and features a grass field measuring approximately 105 meters long by 68 meters wide, with both covered and open seating areas.
The original stadium Michele Bianchi was built in 1932 and served as a football center for the city for decades. The structure was completely demolished in 1997 and rebuilt in 1999 under the new name Oreste Granillo, designed to increase capacity and improve facilities for spectators.
The stadium is named after Oreste Granillo, a former club president and city mayor who led Reggina through successful years. On match days, fans wearing team scarves and jerseys fill the streets around the venue, showing how central football is to daily life in Reggio Calabria.
The stadium is located in the southern part of Reggio Calabria's center, about 1 kilometer from the main train station, and is easily accessible by walking or public transport. On match days, streets around the venue are busy, so arriving early or using public transport helps avoid congestion.
The stadium has hosted the Italian national team twice: in 2000 against Portugal with a 2-0 victory and in 2003 against Azerbaijan with a 4-0 win in a qualifying match. These international games drew thousands of fans and made the venue a memorable chapter in Italian football history.
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