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Strahov Stadium, located in Prague, Czech Republic, is one of the largest stadiums in the world. Originally built in 1926, it was primarily used for massive synchronized gymnastics displays organized by the Sokol movement. The stadium covers an area of about 63,500 square meters, making it larger than 9 full-size football pitches combined.
At its peak, Strahov Stadium could accommodate over 250,000 spectators, with around 56,000 seated, making it the largest stadium ever built by area. Unlike traditional stadiums, it wasn’t designed for football matches or athletics but for mass gymnastics and other large-scale events.
During the communist era, the stadium hosted massive Spartakiads, which were synchronized gymnastics performances involving tens of thousands of participants. These events were used as a show of strength and unity by the regime.
In modern times, Strahov Stadium has lost much of its former glory. It no longer hosts large public events and is primarily used as a training ground for **Sparta Prague’s** youth academy. Despite its current state of decline, it remains a fascinating relic of both sports history and political propaganda, attracting urban explorers and history enthusiasts alike.
Map showing the location of Strahov Stadium in Czech Republic.
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It's a ridiculously large stadium. Fallen into disrepair but holds 250000. The flat bit in the middle has been divided up but even then you realise how big the stadium ia especially when it takes 30 mind to walk around it
It was meant as gymanstic and athletic stadium about 100 years ago. The problem was that communists used it as propaganda after 1945. So in 1989 after revolution, it was disused because of the hate to everything connected to communism. Than to use it they split it into small fields so it would be used at least for something. It has seating for 220-250.000 people originialy. But remember it was not meant as football stadium.
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it look good and smart.
No way that's 220000
to walk the lenght of the stadium.phewww
Its the arena capacity, however, there is 9 pitches inside the arena. It was used for "spartakiadas" during socialism era.
is that capacity all the 9 pitches with the seating around it ,if not what is the main arena capacity, it cant be 220000
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