Remarkable Football Grounds

Remarkable Football Grounds is a collection of some of the most memorable places to watch and play football around the world, including stadiums that resemble flying saucers, crocodiles, and armadillos. It features a range of the oldest, biggest, highest, quirkiest, and furthest flung stadia and the stories behind their existence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Remarkable Football Grounds is a captivating collection of some of the most unforgettable football venues across the globe. Spanning from the iconic stadiums of the Premier League to picturesque islands in the Scottish Hebrides and remote Pacific locations, including stadia that resemble flying saucers, crocodiles, and armadillos! This remarkable book showcases a diverse range of the oldest, largest, highest, quirkiest, and furthest flung stadia, along with the captivating stories behind their existence.

One such remarkable venue is the Italian Serie B team Venezia, accessible via a canal with moorings nearby. Bamburgh Castle, a historic football ground, stands in the shadow of a Game of Thrones-scale fortress, while Estadio Silvestre is a full-size pitch situated on the roof of a building in Tenerife. Among the oldest and storied stadiums featured in the book are Anfield for Liverpool, Fulham, renowned for its tunnel under the pitch, and the two Dundee football clubs, Tannadice and Dens Park, which are mere 183 meters (200 yards) apart.

At the quirky end of the spectrum, the Aveiro stadium in Portugal resembles a giant children's playset, while in Gangwon, South Korea, the football pitch doubles as a ski jump landing area. Many of these stadiums offer breathtaking views, with the Faroe Islands boasting picturesque landscapes and strong football teams. Similarly, the Lofoten Islands in Norway, characterized by flat land scarcity, utilize the pitch sides for drying fish, while in Slovakia, the Janosovka football pitch boasts a narrow gauge railway that runs between the pitch and the grandstand.

However, not all stadiums are located in serene or picturesque settings. Some are situated in some of the most dangerous parts of the world. The "away fixture at Coroico" in Bolivia, for instance, entails a treacherous journey through the Andes Mountains, adding an extra layer of excitement and adventure to the football experience.

Remarkable Football Grounds is a testament to the diversity and creativity of football stadium design and the passion and dedication of fans worldwide. It serves as a visual feast, offering a glimpse into the rich history, unique features, and breathtaking landscapes that make football stadiums truly remarkable. Whether you're a football enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of architecture and design, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves the sport.

Weight: 1374g
Dimension: 252 x 289 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911682202