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–⚽Football stadiums in Greece ⚽–
<Football matches were played in five stadiums spread all over Greece. >
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Kaftantzoglio (Thessaloniki) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece and one of the largest centers of culture, business and sports in Europe. Eliminations and semi-finals were held at the football stadium in the immediate vicinity of the city centre. For the match, the existing sports infrastructure was expanded into a stadium with a capacity of 25,000 spectators. The stadium is very modern and well equipped with electronics and other amenities. Originally, the modernization site was to be completed by the end of 2003. In April 2004, the stadium was finally completed.
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Panthessaliko (Volos) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Volos is one of the most beautiful cities in Northeast Greece. The sports complex was built on the existing infrastructure, but the scale of expansion was enormous. The stands and the pitch were completely reconstructed, and a new car park was built around the stadium. The entire complex was designed to accommodate over 22,000 spectators and was completed in early 2004.
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Pampeloponnisiako (Patra) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
The existing stadium, previously used for local and international competitions, was expanded for the “Olympics” with a capacity of 21,000 spectators. The entire electrical and electronic infrastructure was modernized, new car parks were built, and the entire environment was adapted to a larger audience. The renovated stadium was completed in late 2003
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Pankritio (Heraklion) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
The largest and most beautiful island of Greece, beautiful Crete, hosted players and spectators from all over the world during the match. The huge Olympic Stadium, with a capacity of 27,000 spectators, includes a soccer field, a 400m eight-lane running track, hammer and shot put courts, swimming pools and a multi-purpose arena. The stadiums and halls adjacent to the stadium were built for use after the Olympic Games. This great project was completed in December 2003.
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Karaiskaki (Athens) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Karaiskaki Stadium is the second largest stadium in the Greek capital. Located in the coastal area of Faliro (near Piraeus). It was already used as a bicycle path during the first Olympic Games in 1896. in 1960. It was rebuilt in its present shape. Shortly before the Games, it was additionally adapted to the needs of the Games. The stadium’s auditorium can currently accommodate 33,000 people. Play-offs, quarter-finals and semi-finals were played here.
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OTHER STADIUMS
Olympic Hockey Center >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Olympic Hockey Center – is a field hockey stadium in Elliniko, Athens, Greece. The factory started operating in 2004. It was used for field hockey tournament matches at the 2004 Summer Olympics. The facility was also the venue for the 5-a-side and 7-a-side soccer tournaments at the 2004 Paralympic Games. 2004, which is why this stadium is no longer used.
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Neasmirni Stadium >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Neasmirni Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Neasmyrni in the Athens region of Greece. Built in 1938-1939. There are 11,115 spectator seats. This is where the players of the Panionios GSS club play their matches. The stadium was built in 1938-1939. The venue once held 20,000 spectators, but the installation of plastic chairs reduced capacity. The shape of the stand is dictated by the limited space, with no grandstand behind the north arch and a narrow two-story stand behind the south arch. On May 8, 2004, the final match of the Greek Football Cup was played at the stadium.
Stadium Alcazar >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Alcazar Stadium – a multi-purpose sports stadium belonging to the AE Larissa club, located on Kozanis Street, on the northern outskirts of the city of Larisa. Built in 1964.
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