Camp Nou Stadium (Barcelona)

Barcelona art, history and culture is all about passion and a fierce Catalan pride, and this is something that is just as noticeable at the vast Camp Nou stadium, home to the celebrated FC Barcelona football club. It is the third largest football stadium in the world and is famed the world over for its deafening and intense atmosphere. It is certainly a must for die hard football fans on sporty short breaks in Barcelona and is the city’s most popular organised tour. The stadium itself is huge, holding over 100,000 supporters and still looks futuristic, even 50 years after its construction.

 

There is an extensive two hour tour of the stadium, which includes the players’ dressing room, trophy room, press conference area, and the pitch, and you have the opportunity to sit on the substitute’s bench and in the VIP seats. You can also raise the European Cup in triumph. The stadium museum is full of fascinating TV footage, historic press clippings, photographs, memorabilia and interactive touch screens. Of course there is nothing quite like the experience of an FC Barcelona match at the Camp Nou. Plan your weekend breaks in Barcelona week in plenty of time if you want to catch the action as tickets are like gold dust.

 

The Camp Nou’s iconic status has ensured its popularity as a major concert venue and summer city breaks in Barcelona may be lucky enough to enjoy world class pop and classical music. Everyone from U2, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and the Three Tenors have delighted capacity crowds. Even the Pope got in on the act, celebrating mass before a crowd of 120,000. The club’s famous motto is ‘more than a club’ and this is certainly evident as you explore the stadium. The place exudes history and glamour and makes for an exciting few hours for all sports fans.