Stadio Artemio Franchi - Fiorentina Stadium Guide

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Last Updated: July 20, 2021

Aerial View of Stadio Artemio Franchi

Stadio Artemio Franchi is a football stadium home to ACF Fiorentina who are based in Florence, Italy. The ground is famous for being built entirely of reinforced concrete and like a lot of other stadiums in Italy, it was last renovated for the 1990 football World Cup.

Fiorentina Stadium Guide

Stadium Facts

Overview
Team:Fiorentina
Opened:1931
Capacity:43,147
Address: Viale Manfredo Fanti, 4, Florence, Tuscany, 50137
Pitch Size:105 × 68 m
Record Attendance:58,271 vs Inter (25th November 1984)
Stadium Owner:Municipality of Florence
Operator:ACF Fiorentina
Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadio_Artemio_Franchi
Stadium Names
Former Names:Stadio Giovanni Berta (1931-43), Stadio Comunale (1945-91)
Construction Details
Broke Ground:1930
Built:1930-1932
Architect:Pier Luigi Nervi
Renovated:1990 World Cup, 2013

Stadio Artemio Franchi History

Fiorentina’s stadium first opened on 13th September 1931 with a friendly match against Austrian Side Admira Wien. Initially named in honour of Giovanni Berta who was regarded by the far right as a “martyr of the fascist revolution”, the stadium was constructed during the era of Mussolini, and was used to stir national pride.

Hosting matches of the 1934 World Cup which Italy went on to win, nationalists would have argued that it was a great success however immediately after the culmination of the Second World War, fascism fell out of fashion, and the ground was renamed to simply Stadio Communale.

Extensively renovated for Italia 90, the second Italian World Cup gave Florence’s Communale Stadium it’s current form, most notably the removal of the athletics track and the expansion in seated places. Prior to this the official attendance record was set at 58,271 on 25th November 1984 during a match against Internazionale.

Renamed to Stadio Artemio Franchi in 1991 in honour of the former FIGC president, the existence of Marathon Tower is perhaps the only obvious relic of Il Dulce’s reign. A popular architectural piece of their day, towers were included in the design of many Italian stadiums in the 1920s including Bologna’s Renato Dall’Ara, and Torino’s Stadio Olimpico.

Since 2012 the club have been in talks with the city of Florence to construct a state-of-the-art 40,000 capacity stadium within the Mercafir Area of the city. Expected to cost over €300m, the iconic helix staircases and other prime examples of Italian Rationalism may not be around for much longer!

View of Stadio Artemio Franchi

Fiorentina Info

Full Name:ACF Fiorentina
Rivals:Juventus, Empoli, Bologna, Pisa, Siena
Founded:1926
Team Colours:Purple
Nicknames:La Viola (The Purple One), I Viola (The Purples / The Violets), I Gigliati (The Lilieds)
Famous Players:Davide Astori, Manuel Paaqual, Francesco Toldo, Gabriel Batistuta, Rui Costa
Famous Managers:Cesare Prandelli, Vincenzo Montella, Claudio Ranieri, Fulvio Bernardini, Bruno Pesaola
Team Owner:Rocco B. Commisso
Team Goalscorer:Kurt Hamrin (208)
Most Appearances:Giancarlo Antognoni (429)
Official Website:https://www.acffiorentina.com/en
Team Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACF_Fiorentina

Stadio Artemio Franchi Seating Plan

Below is a seating plan of Fiorentina's Stadio Artemio Franchi:

stadio artemio franchi Seating Plan

Stand Photos

Artemio Franchi is comprised of the following four stands: Curva Fiesole (North), Tribuna di Maratona (East), Curva Ferrovia (South) and Tribuna Coperta (West).

Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the Stadium.

Matchday Experience

Stadio Artemio Franchi Away Section

Away fans who make the trip to Florence are housed within the south-east corner of the stadium within sections OS1 – OS3 which are accessible from gates 13 and 14.

Identifiable on the seating plan by looking for the Settore Ospiti section (Industry Guests) which is marked in yellow, the seating section is sandwiched between the Tribuna Di Maratona and Curva Ferrovia aka. The Railway End.

Views from the stand are generally ok you have to remember that there is a running track which adds distance.Whilst the lower section of seating is technically closer, the views are arguably more clear from the second-tier as it gives you a better overview of the action on the pitch.

Best Pubs near ground

Located within the Coverciano neighbourhood you will undoubtedly encounter a few local bars and restaurants whilst making your way to Fiorentina’s ground, however nothing will match the choice you will find in the centre of Florence.

The map below outlines a few of the most highly-rated bars in the city.

Food - Places to eat

Following on from the aforementioned paragraph about bars, the advice also applies here; you will find some smaller cafes and restaurants on your way to the ground but not as much as you will in the city-centre where they generally open late into the night.

Inside Artemio Franchi, there isn’t much food and beverage to be found inside – particularly when compared to English stadiums so make sure you grab snacks before the match.

Fiorentina Club Shop

Exterior of Fiorentina Store

Fiorentina Club Shop

The club shop (FiorentinaPoint) at Stadio Artemio Franchi is located on 85/A Viale Manfredo Fanti which is the road which runs behind the Curva Nord. With the exception of the Fiorentina Online Store it is easily the best place to purchase official merchandise on matchdays.

Opening Hours

  • Monday to Friday: 9.30 am – 1.00 pm and 2.30 pm – 6.30 pm
  • Weekends: Unknown.
  • Matchdays: Open for a few hours either side of kick-off.

Can you take a stadium Tour?

Currently the club does not offer tours of the Stadio Comunale Artemio Franchi but if you arrive on matchday you can take a good look at it then. It is a very bare stadium with a lack of décor about it with exposed stands, no shiny façades and  no commercial leanings.

How to buy Fiorentina Tickets

Tickets to see ACF Fiorentina can be purchased online, from one of the Fiorentina Point Stores, at one of the authorised resellers around the city or at the box office at Stadio Artemio Franchi in the days leading up to the match.

The opening times for the Fiorentina Point at the stadium are listed above in the “Club Shop” section, however in addition to this the box-office is open between 9.30 am – 1.00 pm on Saturdays and from 9.30 am until kick-off on Sundays providing there is a match on either day.

Ticket Prices

  • Tribuna Coperta: €35.00 – €200.00
  • Tribuna di Maratona: €35.00 – €50.00
  • Curva Fiesole: €20.00
  • Curva Ferrovia: €20.00

Please remember to bring your ID otherwise you may not be able to purchase a ticket!

How to get to Stadio Artemio Franchi

Where is Stadio Artemio Franchi?

Fiorentina’s stadium is located just under 3km north-east from Florence’s traditional city centre where the iconic Ponte Vecchio, The Old Bridge, spans over the Arno River.


Driving

The address for satnav is as follows:

  • Artemio Franchi Stadium, Viale Manfredo Fanti, 4, 50137 Firenze, Italy

From the city centre a taxi will take around 15 minutes and will likely set you back anywhere between €10.00 – €20.00.

Car Parks

Parking around the immediate environs of the stadium is free, however unless you’re use to driving in Italy it can be a very stressful experience as cars typically don’t leave much room between spaces.

Make sure you get there early to make it easier for yourself, and failing this you can find parking garages as you get close to the city centre.

Train - Public Transport

The closest station “Firenze Campo di Marte” is only 400 meters away from Fiorentina’s stadium and can be caught from Santa Maria Novella station in the city centre less than 10 minutes away from The Duomo.

Public Transport of Stadio Artemio Franchi

Airports and Flying

The closet airport to Florence is the Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola, located less than 5km away which makes planning a weekend away pretty easy. Once you have landed you can catch a bus service which departs every 30 minutes or so.

If you are travelling with a low cost airline double check whether or not you will be landing here or at Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport) as it is sometimes marketed as Florence.

This is around 1 hour away from the stadium and requires you to catch a train service which whilst not the end of the world, is definitely worth avoiding if possible!

Hotels Near Stadio Artemio Franchi

The ancient city of Florence is relatively compact meaning that you shouldn’t feel too location conscious when booking your hotel. There are generally more options North of the River Arno but this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better.

Three of the highest rated hotels by customers are the Grand Hotel Cavour, Hotel David and the Hotel Duomo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who plays at Stadio Artemio Franchi?

Italian side Fiorentina play their home matches at Stadio Artemio Franchi.

What is the capacity of Stadio Artemio Franchi?

As of 2024 Stadio Artemio Franchi has an official seating capacity of 43,147 for Football matches.

When was Stadio Artemio Franchi opened?

Stadio Artemio Franchi officially opened in 1931 and is home to Fiorentina

What is the postcode for Stadio Artemio Franchi?

The postcode for Stadio Artemio Franchi is 50137.

Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium?

Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Stadio Artemio Franchi in 2024. Please visit the official website of Fiorentina for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.