The Stadio Riviera delle Palme is a multi-use stadium in

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, Italy. It is currently used mostly for

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matches and is the home ground of

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. The stadium has a capacity of 13,708 and it lies between San Benedetto and its civil parish

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History

The stadium, with a steel supporting structure based on a structural design by Eng. ''Luigi Corradi'' and architect of the arch. ''Vincenzo Acciarri'', was built in the mid-80s and awarded at European level as the best sports work in steel and prefabricated reinforced concrete. It was inaugurated on 10 August 1985 with a friendly match between

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and

, although many consider the unofficial inauguration of 13 August 1985 with a friendly match between

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and Sambenedettese, a team that competes in the home matches and has its registered office, as well as spectators in the stands.

Description

Initially it had a capacity of about spectators, it was designed for the possibility of a future extension. Later, to comply with safety regulations in the stadiums, the authorized capacity was reduced to places. Since 2010, after the refurbishment works, the capacity has been increased to around 14,000 numbered seats, all seated, arranged on two rings with full coverage in all sectors, complete the structure four towers of 'angle in

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, which favor the inflow and outflow of spectators, incorporate a small bar, toilets and

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for lighting

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. Above the cover is placed a paneling of

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Curiosity

* Above the stadium roof there is a

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, with

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of 220

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. It is the second Italian stadium, after

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, to use this solution for alternative energy production. * In 1987 hosted the playoff valid for the promotion in

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–

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, ended 2–1; on the stands beyond 18,000 spectators. * The absolute record number of spectators was recorded on 11 August 1997 with the friendly

Juventus F.C. )''I Bianconeri'' (The White and Blacks)''Le Zebre'' (The Zebras)''La Signora Omicidi'' (The Killer Lady)''La Gheuba'' (: The Hunchback) , founded = as Sport-Club Juventus , ground = Juventus Stadium , capacity = 41,507 , owner = Agnelli ...

–

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: about 23,000 present. * In 2013 on the '' Calcioweb '' website it was included in the list of the most beautiful stadiums in Italy.

References

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