San Siro Stadium and Museum, Northwest Milan
One of Europe's most illustrious sports stadiums
The Giuseppe Meazza stadium or San Siro (as it is better known) was conceived exclusively as a football venue. It was built to host the tempestuous and bi-annual games between the city's rival teams - AC Milano and Inter (F.C. Internazionale Milano).
In 1980, the stadium was named in honour of Giuseppe Meazza, the two time World Cup winner (1934, 1938). The stadium's initial design was completed for its inauguration in 1926 but it has since had various facelifts and enlargements at the hands of a host of architects. Distinctive features including the external entrance ramps and red girders that support a sliding roof contribute to an architecturally unique structure.
Nowadays both teams play there weekly and it also hosts many other events such as rock concerts. San Siro has a capacity of over 80,000 spectators. Twice a year, the two rival Milan teams face each other in the league, at San Siro - this is the game to watch if you are in town.
There is also a San Siro museum which tells the story of its history through memorabilia of the rival clubs, AC Milan and FC Inter. A visit to the museum which can include a tour of the stadium is a must for football fans.
When to come
The museum and the stadium tour are available every day from 09:30 to 17:00 (from March 30th to October 25th open until 18:00).
How to get passes
Tickets cost 17€, reduced to 12€ for children under 14 and people over 65. Admission to the museum only (when the tour is unavailable) costs 7€, reduced to 5€ for concessions.
