In the realm of arched buildings, stadiums and coliseums have been one of the more enduring symbols linking the modern and ancient worlds.
Predating the birth of Christ, stadiums have emerged as defining traits of any prominent city and are yet another legacy of the Roman empire. From their early days as barbaric displays of masculinity and stringent rule to their modern use as sporting and entertainment venues, stadiums continue to serve as a testament to quality engineering. While much has changed in the design and appeal to these iconic masterpieces, the foundation for structurally sound stadiums has largely stayed the same.
The United States and Europe hold a special affinity for these arched spectaculars, as their love outdoor sporting events continues to swell. Almost every year, a new state-of-the-art stadium is being built at the feet of towering skyscrapers nationwide. Such as the case at the turn of the 20th century, revolutionary designs in stadium design has initiated a spirited competition among the world’s most skilled architects as they try to best one another in engineering prowess.
With the highly anticipated completion of the NFL’s latest stadium multiplex in in Los Angeles already galvanizing other league owners to begin lobbying their respective cities for similar amenities, we decided to look back at some of the world’s most iconic stadiums.
Plovdiv Stadium in Rome
This stadium is still considered one of the largest and best-preserved buildings in the world despite it is more 2,000 years old. Originally built by Emperor Hadrian, the marble comprised stadium was initially intended for Olympic-style sporting events and remains largely intact and preserved so guests from around the world can marvel at this architectural gem.
Roman Colosseum
Simply known as the Colosseum, due to its enigma and
grandeur, this Roman amphitheater could once old up to 80,000 spectators. This
would rival and even surpass several modern NFL stadiums. In its heyday, the
stadium literally offered heart-stopping action as it was often used for public
executions and battle reenactments. State sanctioned colosseum events were the
circus of ancient times and tickets to the star-studded affairs came at a
premium.
Boston’s Fenway Park
Sorry, Yankees’ fans, Fenway Park barely beat you to home plate for our list of most iconic stadiums. This iconic sports complex has been serving the greater Boston and New England area since the turn of the 20th. Still today, the stadium stands as a testament for architectural splendor and continues to attract fans by the thousands. This cherished Boston landmark is also home to another popular feat of modern engineering – the green monster. Standing at 310 from home plate, this staggering and ominously intimidating barrier is a popular home run target for major league sluggers.
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