Stadionul Național (1953)

Stadionul Național
Interactive map of Stadionul Național
Former namesStadionul 23 August (1953–90)
LocationBucharest, Romania
OwnerMunicipality of Bucharest
OperatorRomania national football team
Capacity60,120 (football, rugby)
70,000 (concerts)
Construction
Built1953
OpenedAugust 2, 1953
ClosedNovember 22, 2007
DemolishedDecember 18, 2007 – February 20, 2008
Tenants
Romania national football team
Steaua București (some matches)
Dinamo București (some matches)

Stadionul Național (Romanian pronunciation: [stadiˈonul natsi.oˈnal]; "The National Stadium") was a multi-purpose stadium in Bucharest, Romania. The stadium held 60,120 people.

It was also used for many events such as 2050 de ani de la crearea statului dac centralizat, Liberation from Facist Occupation Day (23 August), televised propaganda events, and Cîntarea României.