San Siro Stadium
Ulisse Stacchini · Milan, Italy · 1926
San Siro Stadium, officially known as Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, is one of Europe’s most iconic football stadiums and a major landmark in Milan’s urban identity. Originally opened in 1926 and expanded through several renovation phases, the stadium is known for its exposed structural towers, dramatic spiral ramps, and monumental concrete framework. The current form largely emerged during the twentieth-century expansions that increased capacity and introduced the distinctive external circulation system. Unlike many contemporary stadiums enclosed within smooth skins, San Siro openly expresses its infrastructure and structural logic, giving the building a raw and recognizable architectural character. The stadium hosts both AC Milan and Inter Milan, making it one of the few major European stadiums shared by two historic clubs. Beyond sports, San Siro has become an important cultural venue associated with concerts, collective memory, and civic identity. Its future redevelopment remains one of the most discussed architectural and urban topics in Milan today.