Stadio Riviera delle Palme

The Stadio Riviera delle Palme is a multi-use stadium in San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio. The stadium has a capacity of 13,708 and it lies between San Benedetto and its civil parrish Porto d'Ascoli.

Stadio Riviera delle Palme
LocationSan Benedetto del Tronto,
Italy
OwnerMunicipality of San Bendetto
del Tronto
Capacity13,708[1]
SurfaceGrass
105 × 68 m
Construction
Opened1985[2]
ArchitectLuigi Corradi
Tenants
S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio

History

Riviera delle Palme Stadium, late nineties.

The stadium, with a steel supporting structure based on a structural design by Eng. Luigi Corradi and architect of the arch. Vincenzo Acciarri, was built in the mid-80s and awarded at European level as the best sports work in steel and prefabricated reinforced concrete. It was inaugurated on 10 August 1985 with a friendly match between S.S. Lazio and S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio, although many consider the unofficial inauguration of 13 August 1985 with a friendly match between A.C. Milan and Sambenedettese, a team that competes in the home matches and has its registered office, as well as 20,000 spectators in the stands.[3][4]

Description

Initially it had a capacity of about 22,000 spectators, it was designed for the possibility of a future extension. Later, to comply with safety regulations in the stadiums, the authorized capacity was reduced to 7,494 places.

Since 2010, after the refurbishment works, the capacity has been increased to around 14,000 numbered seats,[1] all seated, arranged on two rings with full coverage in all sectors, complete the structure four towers of 'angle in prestressed concrete, which favor the inflow and outflow of spectators, incorporate a small bar, toilets and High-mast lighting for lighting sports venue.[5] Above the cover is placed a paneling of Photovoltaic system.

Curiosity

The stadium's cover realized with Photovoltaic system.

References


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