- Old Tivoli
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Old Tivoli 
The Old Tivoli in AachenLocation Aachen, Germany Coordinates 50°47′23″N 6°5′38″E / 50.78972°N 6.09389°ECoordinates: 50°47′23″N 6°5′38″E / 50.78972°N 6.09389°E Built 1925–1928 Opened 1928 Renovated 1953 Expanded 1957 Closed 2009 Surface Grass Capacity 21,300 Tenants Alemannia Aachen II The Old Tivoli in Aachen, Germany, was the stadium of Aachen's best known football team Alemannia Aachen until 2009.
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Overview
In 1908, the city of Aachen leased the area of the old manor Tivoli to the club, named after the inn Gut Tivoli which was located there since the 19th century, in turn taking its name from the town of Tivoli in central Italy. The club later built a football ground there. In 1925 more land was added to the lease, and the construction of the stadium was started. Inaugurated on 3 June 1928 it had a capacity of 11,000.
After World War II Alemannia Aachen played in the Oberliga West, and the stadium became too small. In September 1953 a standing tribune was built (the Würselener Wall.) It wasn't until 1957 that seats were added to the tribune and lighting for nighttime events. The new stadium was inaugurated on 28 August 1957 with a game against RCD Espanyol. Additional seating areas were also later constructed.
New Tivoli
The New Tivoli under construction
On 17 May 2008, Alemannia Aachen began building a new stadium also named Tivoli nearby, which replaced the old stadium on 17 August 2009.
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External links
- Alemannia Aachen on their stadium (German)
Categories:- Football venues in Germany
- Buildings and structures in North Rhine-Westphalia
- Alemannia Aachen
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