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The stadium of Euro 2012 final match
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Cities, Photos, Sports
National sports complex “Olimpiyskiy” (“Olympic”) is a multipurpose sports facility in Kiev, Ukraine. The stadium is the main sports arena in Ukraine and one of the largest stadiums in Europe.
The stadium is located in the center of the city, on the slopes of Cherepanovaya Mount. Address: Kiev, Krasnoarmeyskaya Str., 55 (Pechersky District). The nearest subway stations are “Olympic” and “Palace of Sports”.
In preparation for the European Football Championship 2012 the complex was reconstructed. The capacity of the stadium was decreased from 83450 seats to 70050 seats (64119 standard seats, 3546 business seats, 150 seats for disabled people, 738 VIP seats and 1497 media seats). Photos by Oleg Stelmakh.
October 8, 2011 the stadium was officially opened by President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych. November 11, 2011 the first match on the new stadium was held with the German national team. During the Euro 2012, three group matches, one quarter-final and final will be held at “Olimpiyskiy” stadium.
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