We've been planning to write a post about Camp Nou for a while. It was difficult to do it, though. Why? Because how can you be objective and professional writing about a place that means so much to you? And how on earth can I not drone about how awesome FC Barcelona is and how magical their matches are, when I know that's what I feel sitting there, in Camp Nou, sector 530-something? But I promise, I'll try my best to be calm, collected and professional ;) So, here it comes!
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| Camp Nou - main entrance |
Camp Nou (Eng. New Field) is the biggest European stadium and the place where you can see play one of the most influencial and successful football teams in the world - FC Barcelona. The stadium is located in Barcelona's Les Corts neighbourhood, and it was constructed in 1957. It sits 99,786 people and, throughout the years, has hosted numerous important events, such as 2 UEFA Champions League finals and the 1992 Summer Olympics.
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| Camp Nou from outside |
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| A monument dedicated to Ladislau Kubala |
Camp Nou and FC Barcelona are very important to the people of Barcelona and Catalunya. For years, the club has been considered a symbol of Catalan culture, a feeling that was only strengthen during Franco's regime. Hence the motto "Més que un club" (More than a club), an idea of freedom, passion and Catalunya.
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| One of the mosaics in the stadium |
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| Panoramic view of the stadium |
Visiting that stadium is a must not only for hardcore FC Barcelona fans, but for everybody else! It is a truly amazing experience - the stadium tour is an interesting and entertaining journey into the world of fantastic history of Spain's most vibrant city. You can visit the museum, go into the locker rooms of the team, visit the room for press conferences and see the pitch. The tour itself can take around an hour - an hour an a half, and culminates in visiting the pitch. Remember that the queue for the tickets is usually a long one, so reserve some time for that as well. The tickets must be bought from a ticket office situated in front of the FC Barcelona Botiga (shop) and cost 23€ for adults, 17€ for kids.
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| A pic in FCB Botiga |
Camp Nou Experience (that's what the tour is called) is nothing though. If you really want to experience FC Barcelona, you should go for a match! The tickets for a match are not overly expensive (the cheapest seats for some matches can be bought for around 20-25€!), but the experience is amazing! The moment when the whole stadium sings the anthem of the club, the cheering, the emotions... It truly is an unforgettable experience!
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| A view of the tribunes |
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| FC Barcelona - Real Zaragoza (November '12) |
Just a fair warning though - the stadium looks really... Plain from the outside. It's not very modern, flashy and pretty. It actually is a crude-looking concrete giant. Inside though, with the colourful seats and mosaics during important matches, it turns into something magical. Also, be prepared for a steep climb if you ever wish to see a match and get the upper sectors! Camp Nou is not the most wheelchair-friendly place, as there are hundreds of steps to climb. However, the place is really family friendly, as there is a smoking ban throughout the whole stadium, as well as very little violence during matches.
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| A view of the pitch (match against Villareal) |
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| Us during a match against Real Zaragoza (November '12) |
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