The Olympic Stadium of AthensThe Olympic Stadium is located in Maroussi (northern suburb of Athens, 9 km from the city center and 22 km from the airportCapacity: 71,030 (seated) Location: The Olympic Stadium is located in Maroussi (northern suburb of Athens, 9 km from the city center and 22 km from the airport). It is part of the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (Olympic Stadium). Access to: Car - Exit the center to the north by Avenue Avenue and just follow the signs to the stadium (everywhere). If you come from the Attiki Odos, exit 11 "Avenue - Ol. Stadium. Bus - Use the X14 in the Constitution directly to the Olympic Stadium. It takes at least 30 minutes (depending on traffic) for the journey. Metro - Use line 1 and get off at "Peace" (25 minutes from Omonia Square). Since the station is 10 minutes walk to the Olympic Stadium The Olympic Stadium bears the name of Spyros Louis, winner of the marathon at the first Olympics of the modern era (1896). But very often referred to as "Olympic Stadium" from the initials of the entire sports complex. The arches of the roof of the stage length 304 and height 72 meters ... The roof weighs 19,000 tons in total ... 5000 sheets used for the polycarbonate roof, which has an area of 25,000 sqm ... 72 meters slide the western and 65 eastern arc to reach their final position ... the roof withstand Richter 8 earthquake and winds 120 km / h ... Access to the grandstands is through 34 doors, with single numbers (1-35) on the lower frieze and zygi (2-34) for more. There are ports 18 and 36, having in place are the electronic display of the stadium. Moreover, the Olympic Stadium has 16 VIP boxes ( suites ). |