Olympic Stadium, National sports stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Olympic Stadium Amsterdam is a sports venue in the southern part of the city, used for athletics and cycling since its opening. The stands accommodate more than 22,000 spectators, and the Marathon tower on the western side marks the highest point of the structure.
Jan Wils designed the stadium for the Games of 1928, when an Olympic flame burned for the first time. After the war, a second ring was added in 1937 and later removed during the renovation in the late nineties.
The name refers to the Summer Games of 1928, the first event of its kind in the Netherlands. Visitors today still see the clear, restrained design that received a gold medal for architecture at the time.
Guided tours are available several days a week in different languages and show areas that remain closed during events. During concerts and competitions, stands and surroundings are accessible to visitors, though the tower is not always open for viewing.
The Marathon tower served in 1928 as the start and finish point for the marathon course and is today a landmark for runners. The entire site received Rijksmonument status in 1987 after demolition plans were stopped.
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