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World Soccer Stadiums: Besiktas Inönü Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey

Besiktas Inönü Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey

Capacity - 32,145

Located within walking distance to tourist attractions such as the Istanbul Modern, Taksim Square and the Dolmabahçe Palace, Besiktas Inönü Stadium is the most easily accessible stadium in Istanbul.

The stadium is home to Besiktas, or the 'Black Eagles' and is on the European side of Istanbul. The ground has a capacity of 32,145 and holds the world record for the loudest decibel level ever recorded at a football ground (132dB) during a Besiktas v Fenerbahçe game a number of seasons ago.

Another unique fact about Besiktas Inönü Stadium is that it is the only ground in the world from which two continents are visible.

The stadium, apart from the Eski Aç>k tribune, will be demolished in the summer of 2009, to allow for the construction of a new $120 million state-of-the-art stadium, with a retractable glass roof. A congress centre, 5-star hotel and parking spaces for 2,700 will also be created on the stadium site,

'Eagles' fans will be hoping to experience the same levels of success in their new surroundings as they have had in their old ground. Besiktas have beaten the likes of Liverpool, Marseille, Paris St Germain, AC Milan and Barcelona at the current Besiktas Inönü Stadium.

Getting to Besiktas Inönü Stadium

Metro

Taksim Metro Station is a short walk from the stadium. On leaving the station, supporters should follow signs for Dolmabahçe Palace, heading down Inönü Cd where the ground is located.

Tram

Supporters arriving at Istanbul’s train station are able to travel to the ground by tram. Tram 38 to Kabatas can be caught out side the station and also on Ragip Gümüspala Cd near to Istanbul’s 'Spice Bazaar'. On arrival at Kabatas, walk towards the Dolmabahçe Palace along Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. The stadium is on the left hand side.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Turkey

Hotels in Istanbul - Agoda
Hotels in Turkey - Agoda

Besiktas
Süleyman Seba Caddesi, No:48 BJK Plaza
Akaretler, Besiktas 34357
Istanbul
Tel: 212 310 10 00

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