Stadio Enrico Patti, Municipal stadium in Novara, Italy
Stadio Enrico Patti is a sports stadium in Novara featuring two opposing stands, one covered and one open, with a grass pitch. The structure displays characteristic Italian sports architecture from the 1930s era.
The stadium opened in September 1931 with a Serie B match between Novara and Cagliari as its inaugural event. It served as Novara Calcio's home ground until 1976 and was repurposed during World War II for internment purposes.
The stadium's name honors Enrico Patti, a local sports pioneer who shaped athletic life in the community. This naming reflects how the facility remains connected to the region's sporting traditions.
The facility accommodates roughly 2,000 spectators and has a playing field measuring 105 by 66 meters. Its compact size makes it easy to navigate and offers good views from most seating areas.
During World War II, the stadium was transformed into a prison holding political detainees, with resistance fighters among those confined there. This darker chapter is often overlooked in favor of its sporting heritage.
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