The Camp Nou (sometimes reversed in
the English language to become the Nou Camp Stadium) is a
football stadium in Barcelona, Spain. The stadium is the home
ground of FC Barcelona. It is known to be one of the biggest and
most atmospheric stadiums in the world. Although popularly
called the 'Nou Camp', it's official name (see below) translates
as 'FC Barcelona Stadium'. The well-known 'Camp Nou' moniker was
actually given to the stadium by the fans. Other stadiums named
in a similar vein include Arsenal Stadium (known as Highbury to
most) and the San Siro, whose official name is Stadio Giuseppe
Meazza.
Capacity: 98,600
Pitch dimensions:
Length: 105 m
Width: 72 m
Opened: September 24, 1957
Official name: Nou Estadi del Futbol Club Barcelona
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