Stadium guide · Florence, Italy
Artemio Franchi.
Home of Fiorentina since 1931
ACF Fiorentina's home since the stadium's opening in 1931 — la Viola, the violet, named for the distinctive purple kit. Capacity sits at around 43,147 in the current all-seater configuration. UEFA Category Three classification. The ground is the only major Italian football stadium to be formally listed as a protected architectural monument, a status that has shaped every redevelopment debate of the past three decades. Owned by the Comune di Firenze (Florence city council) rather than by the club itself.
Capacity
43,147
Opened
1931
Postcode
50137
Stands
4
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History
About Artemio Franchi
Stadio Artemio Franchi opened on 13 September 1931 in the Campo di Marte district on the eastern edge of central Florence as Stadio Giovanni Berta — the original name commemorating a young Florentine fascist killed in 1921, dropped after the Second World War in favour of Stadio Comunale and renamed a third and final time in 1991 to honour Artemio Franchi, the Florentine football administrator who served as president of UEFA from 1973 until his death in 1983. The architectural commission went to a then twenty-nine-year-old Pier Luigi Nervi, the engineer-architect who would later design the Palazzo dello Sport in Rome, the Pirelli Tower in Milan and the audience hall at the Vatican; the Florence stadium was Nervi's first major built work and remains the project that established his reputation. The defining elements — the cantilevered concrete roof over the Maratona stand, projecting more than twenty metres without intermediate supports, and the three exposed helical access staircases at the southern, northern and eastern corners — were structural innovations in reinforced concrete that influenced sports architecture worldwide for the rest of the twentieth century. The free-standing Torre di Maratona observation tower at the southern end, also by Nervi, completes the ensemble. Successive refurbishments for the 1934 and 1990 World Cups added a roof over the Tribuna and modernised the seating bowl while preserving the Nervi structures themselves, all of which are now protected as historic monuments by the Italian heritage ministry.
Seating layout
Artemio Franchi seating plan & capacity
The Franchi's seating bowl is a relatively shallow, broad rectangle by modern standards — a product of its 1930s footprint and the heritage protections that have prevented any significant rebuild. Sight lines from the lower Tribuna and Maratona midfield are excellent; the upper Curva Fiesole is steeper and is where the bulk of the singing section gathers. There is no continuous third tier and no executive ring above the touchlines, which keeps the atmosphere closer to the pitch than at most contemporary European stadiums. Premium hospitality is concentrated in the central Tribuna under the Nervi roof.
Curva Fiesole (North Curve)
Stand behind the north goal — the spiritual home of Fiorentina's most vocal support and the headquarters of the Viola ultras, including the long-running Collettivo Autonomo Viola and other historic groupings. Named for the hilltop town of Fiesole visible to the north-east of the stadium.
Curva Ferrovia (South Curve)
Stand behind the opposite goal, named for the railway line (Florence-Rome) that passes immediately south of the ground. Houses the away allocation in a corner section for Serie A and European fixtures.
Tribuna (West Stand)
Two-tier main stand along the touchline, with the directors' box, the players' tunnel and the press tribune. Covered by the original Nervi cantilevered roof — the architectural signature of the ground.
Maratona (East Stand)
Two-tier stand opposite the Tribuna, fronted at the southern end by the Torre di Maratona observation tower. Named for the marathon route of the inaugural 1931 Italian athletics championships hosted at the ground.
Getting there
How to get to Artemio Franchi
Artemio Franchi is at 50137, Florence, Italy. Match-day travel is busiest from 90 minutes before kick-off — plan to arrive earlier than the gates open if you want to avoid queues.
- Train
- Firenze Campo di Marte station — on the Florence-Rome and Florence-Bologna lines — is a 5-minute walk from the south side of the ground. Firenze Santa Maria Novella, the city's main station, is a 10-minute regional train ride to Campo di Marte or roughly 30 minutes on foot.
- Bus
- ATAF city bus routes 10, 11, 17 and 20 stop on Viale Manfredo Fanti and Viale dei Mille within a short walk of the turnstiles. Matchday frequencies are increased on Serie A weekends.
- Walk
- From the Duomo / central Florence: roughly 30-40 minutes on foot via Piazza Beccaria and Viale Antonio Gramsci.
- Drive
- From the A1 (Autostrada del Sole) take the Firenze Sud exit and follow Lungarno del Tempio north-east to Viale dei Mille. Approach via Viale Manfredo Fanti.
- Parking
- On-street parking within a kilometre of the ground is heavily restricted on matchdays (ZTL — Zona a Traffico Limitato — applies in much of central Florence). Car parks at Piazza Alberti and Parterre Park (near Piazza della Libertà) are the most common matchday options, with onward bus or walk to the stadium.
Behind the scenes
Artemio Franchi stadium tour
Stadium tours of the Franchi are operated by ACF Fiorentina on selected non-matchdays and cover the players' tunnel, both dressing rooms, the Tribuna under the Nervi cantilever and the Torre di Maratona. The architectural significance of the ground means tours typically include a guided overview of Nervi's structural innovations. Bookable through the official ACF Fiorentina website.
On match-day
Match-day at Artemio Franchi
Gates open 90 minutes before kick-off. The Florentine derby with Empoli and the high-profile Serie A visits of Juventus, Inter and AC Milan are the loudest fixtures of the season; for the most vocal home atmosphere the Curva Fiesole lower is the historic singing section. Concessions accept cash and card; the surrounding Campo di Marte district has a number of pre-match bars on Viale dei Mille and Via Lungo l'Affrico. The official ACF Fiorentina store is on Viale Manfredo Fanti, opposite the main entrance.
Stadium facts
Artemio Franchi key facts
- Stadio Artemio Franchi has a capacity of around 43,147 — the largest stadium in Tuscany.
- Designed by Pier Luigi Nervi and opened in 1931 as Stadio Giovanni Berta — Nervi's first major commission and the project that established his reputation.
- The cantilevered concrete roof over the Tribuna and the three helical corner staircases are protected as historic architectural monuments by the Italian heritage ministry.
- Renamed Stadio Artemio Franchi in 1991 in honour of the Florentine football administrator and former UEFA president (1973-1983).
- Hosted matches at both the 1934 and 1990 FIFA World Cups, including a 1990 round-of-16 tie.
- Owned by the Comune di Firenze rather than by ACF Fiorentina — the heritage listing has been central to the long-running debate over whether to refurbish the ground or build a new stadium for the club.
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FAQ
Artemio Franchi — frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Artemio Franchi?
Artemio Franchi has a capacity of 43,147 and is the home of Fiorentina. The ground first opened in 1931.
Where is Artemio Franchi?
Artemio Franchi is in Florence, Italy. The postcode is 50137. The most common transit option is Firenze Campo di Marte station — on the Florence-Rome and Florence-Bologna lines — is a 5-minute walk from the south side of the ground. Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
What stands does Artemio Franchi have?
Artemio Franchi has 4 stands: Curva Fiesole (North Curve), Curva Ferrovia (South Curve), Tribuna (West Stand), Maratona (East Stand).
What is the postcode for Artemio Franchi?
The postcode for Artemio Franchi is 50137. Florence, Italy.
Where can I park at Artemio Franchi?
On-street parking within a kilometre of the ground is heavily restricted on matchdays (ZTL — Zona a Traffico Limitato — applies in much of central Florence). Car parks at Piazza Alberti and Parterre Park (near Piazza della Libertà) are the most common matchday options, with onward bus or walk to the stadium.
Are there Artemio Franchi stadium tours?
Stadium tours of the Franchi are operated by ACF Fiorentina on selected non-matchdays and cover the players' tunnel, both dressing rooms, the Tribuna under the Nervi cantilever and the Torre di Maratona. The architectural significance of the ground means tours typically include a guided overview of Nervi's structural innovations. Bookable through the official ACF Fiorentina website.
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