It is currently the largest stadium in Europe with a capacity of 99,354 people. It has a maximum height of 49.67 metres and a surface area of 58,760 square metres (260 metres long and 226 metres wide). 

It took only three years to build. Work began in 1954 and continued until 1957, when it was inaugurated on 24 September 1957 during the festival of La Mercé, the patron saint of Barcelona. During that time Francesc Miró-Sans was the president of the Blaugrana.

UEFA recognised the services and functionality of the Camp Nou and classified it as a Five Star stadium during the 1998/99 season. 

With the new UEFA regulations, this category was replaced by Category 4, thus recognising the Camp Nou as a stadium that meets the highest standards in terms of facilities, services and seating capacity, as is the case with FC Barcelona’s stadium.

The first official match played here was between FC Barcelona and Real Jaén, where the home team beat the Andalusian team 6-1. It is also the only stadium where the Spanish national team has won Olympic gold. 

Another curiosity is that it has a small chapel inside for those fans who want to pray for their team, with the image of the Virgin of Montserrat, La Morenenta, present for the most devout.

If you want to see this stadium in person, we recommend this option with which you will be amazed by its facilities.