Stadio Erasmo Iacovone (Erasmo Iacovone Stadium), Taranto

Stadio Erasmo Iacovone (Erasmo Iacovone Stadium), Taranto

The Erasmo Iacovone stadium, already known as the Salinella stadium, from the name of the city district in which it is located, is the football stadium of the city of Taranto. With its 27,584 seats it is the third largest facility in the region, as well as one of the largest in Southern Italy. Currently its capacity is reduced to 12 154 seats.

The “Erasmo Iacovone” stadium, former “ Salinella ” stadium, named after the city district in which it is located, is the football stadium of the city of Taranto. With its approximately 30,000 seats it is the third largest facility in the region, as well as one of the largest in Southern Italy.

Stadio Erasmo Iacovone is a multi-use stadium in Taranto, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Taranto Sport. The stadium holds 27,584 people. The stadium was founded in 1965 as the Stadio Salinella and was renamed after Erasmo Iacovone, an Italian footballer who died in a car accident at the age of 25 while he was in Taranto, in 1978. ***PH***

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Sight Name: Stadio Erasmo Iacovone (Erasmo Iacovone Stadium)
Sight Location: Taranto, Italy (See walking tours in Taranto)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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Taranto, the famed “city of the two seas,” sparkles on the Ionian coast of Puglia, framed by the glistening bays of Mar Grande and Mar Piccolo. This isn’t just a pretty port town-it’s a place where history, culture, and postcard-perfect views meet head-on. With its prime Mediterranean location, Taranto has been a hot spot for everyone from ancient Greeks to Roman generals, Byzantine...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles