Stadion Hristo Botev (Vratsa)
Stadion Hristo Botev (Bulgarian: Стадион „Христо Ботев“, English: 'Hristo Botev Stadium') is a multi-purpose stadium in Vratsa, Bulgaria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It has been the home of Botev Vratsa[1] for 60 years. The stadium was built in 1948 and has a seating capacity of 6,417 spectators. After the approval of a project worth € 150 000, in 2008 the stadium was renovated and had 2,255 seats, spread in the 3 central sectors. In June 2009, the Botev Vratsa management approved a second project, worth € 120 000 for reconstruction of sector "V", opposite the central building of the stadium. The second renovation was completed in 2009.
Full name | Hristo Botev Stadium |
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Location | Vratsa, Bulgaria |
Coordinates | 43°12′4″N 23°34′3″E |
Owner | Municipality of Vratsa |
Operator | Botev Vratsa |
Capacity | 25 000; 6 417 seating |
Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 1946 |
Built | 1946 - 1948 |
Opened | 1948 |
Renovated | 2008, 2009 |
Tenants | |
As of 2009, the stadium has 4,455 plastic seats. In October 2009, the stadium received a license from the Bulgarian Football Union to host games from all divisions of Bulgarian football.
In 2013, the Municipality of Vratsa is planning to continue renovation by re-building the two side sectors, which will increase the seating capacity to 6,417 spectators.