Located halfway between Florence and Pisa, Empoli lacks its neighbours’ iconic landmarks and is often overlooked by visitors to Tuscany. Similarly, the Stadio Carlo Castellani seldom features among the must-see stadiums in Italy, but a trip to Empoli is a great chance to take in some calcio action without much hassle. Opened in 1965, the
Cesena’s Stadio Dino Manuzzi is one of several English-style arenas that are becoming increasingly popular on the peninsula. Located in the Fiorenzuola neighbourhood just east of Cesena’s old town, the ground opened in 1957 as Stadio La Fiorita and consisted of just two terraces until 1973, when it underwent significant expansion following the Seahorses’ promotion
Sudtirol’s Stadio Druso is one of Serie B’s oldest and most picturesque grounds, nestled at the bottom of the Alps. Built in 1936, the ground takes its name from ancient Rome military commander Drusus the Elder, the man responsible for building the first bridge over the Isarco River close to present-day Bolzano. The ground was
Mantova 1911, referred to generally as Mantova, have had a rather colourful time of things in the last two decades. They reached Serie B in 2005 and stayed in the second tier for four years, before suffering relegation after finishing in 20th place. The relegation was catastrophic for the club as they went bankrupt in