Stadio Porta Elisa is a multi-use stadium in Lucca, Italy, built in the 1930s and designed by Stefano Vigolo. Originally constructed to accommodate 12,000 spectators, the facility now holds approximately 7,400 people following the implementation of contemporary safety regulations.
The stadium takes its name from Porta Elisa, an eastern gate in Lucca’s historic city walls. That gate was itself named after Elisa Baciocchi Bonaparte, connecting the modern structure to the city’s Napoleonic heritage. The stadium currently serves as the home ground of A.S. Lucchese-Libertas and hosts football matches as its primary use.
About Stefano Vigolo
Vigolo was an architect active during Italy’s Rationalist period in the interwar years, contributing to the modernization of civic and sports infrastructure across Tuscany.
Details
- Designer: Stefano Vigolo
- Location: Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
- Year built: 1935
- Original capacity: 12,000
- Current capacity: approximately 7,400
- Current use: home of A.S. Lucchese-Libertas football club
Frequently asked questions
Who designed Stadio Porta Elisa?
The stadium was designed by architect Stefano Vigolo and built in the 1930s.
Why is the stadium named Porta Elisa?
It takes its name from Porta Elisa, a gate in the historic walls on the east side of Lucca, which was named after Elisa Baciocchi Bonaparte.
What is the current capacity of the stadium?
The stadium now holds approximately 7,400 people, reduced from its original design capacity of 12,000 due to modern safety regulations.
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