Bežigrad Stadium
Bežigrad Stadium, also known as Bežigrad Central Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia. It is the oldest stadium in Ljubljana. The stadium has been closed since 2008.
Construction of Bežigrad Stadium for the Roman Catholic youth sport association Orel began in 1925. It was designed by the architect Jože Plečnik. It takes its name from the Bežigrad district in Ljubljana, where it is located.
Bežigrad Stadium was predominantly used for football matches, and was the home of the football club NK Olimpija Ljubljana until the club's dissolution in 2005. The newly established club, NK Bežigrad, played at the stadium between 2005 and 2007., Metallica, Iron Maiden, Depeche Mode, Placebo, Siddharta, The Kelly Family, Red Summer Party, and other.
