- Stadio Carlo Castellani
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stadium_name = Stadio Carlo Castellani
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location =Empoli ,Italy flagicon|Italy
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opened = 1923
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owner = Municipality ofEmpoli
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surface =Grass
107x67m
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tenants =Empoli F.C. (Serie A )
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19,847Stadio Carlo Castellani is a multi-use
stadium inEmpoli ,Italy . It is currently used mostly for football matches and the home ofEmpoli F.C. . The stadium holds 19,847.Built in 1923, Stadio Carlo Castellani is currently the home of
Serie B clubEmpoli F.C. .The stadium is located in the sporting district of
Empoli on the "viale delle Olimpiadi".Inaugurated on
September 12 ,1965 the ground was dedicated toCarlo Castellani , former football player born in nearbyMontelupo Fiorentino , who died prematurely after being deported to theconcentration camp ofMauthausen . He still holds the record of most goals for Empoli to this day.It is formed by two "tribune", or grandstands, and two "curve" with a total capacity for 19,795 spectators. The Curva Sud was recently renovated, with older structures being replaced. The Municipality of Empoli and Banca di Credito Cooperativo di Cambiano financed the renovations.
The stadium is also equipped with an athletics track for long jump and a running track.
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