Stadio Artemio Franchi Stadium

Historic Florence stadium hosting ACF Fiorentina matches

Florence's principal stadium, home to ACF Fiorentina, with a distinctive concrete stand and wide concourses. Visitors attend Serie A matches, club events and occasional concerts.

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Stadio Artemio Franchi at a Glance#

About Stadio Artemio Franchi#

Stadio Artemio Franchi is a football stadium in Florence, Tuscany, that serves as the home ground of ACF Fiorentina and carries the name of Artemio Franchi, a notable figure in Italian football administration.

The venue is an all-seater stadium with a capacity of roughly 43,000 and is used primarily for domestic league and cup matches, plus occasional international fixtures. Supporters occupy distinct sections such as the Curva Fiesole behind one goal.

The stadium dates to the early 20th century sporting development of Florence and has undergone renovations and maintenance to meet contemporary safety and spectator standards.

It is located in the Campo di Marte area of Florence, accessible from the city centre.

  • Capacity and club use: Home ground of ACF Fiorentina, with an all-seated capacity of approximately 43,000 spectators.
  • Name origin: Named for Artemio Franchi, an Italian football administrator, the stadium carries the name in official usage.

What to See#

  • Curva Fiesole: Curva Fiesole is the stand traditionally occupied by organised home supporters at matches.
  • Main bowl and stands: The pitch and main stands form the playing bowl used for domestic club matches and occasional national fixtures.

How to Get to Stadio Artemio Franchi#

The Stadio Artemio Franchi is in the Campo di Marte area of Florence, a short drive east of the historic center (a few kilometres). Take regional trains to Firenze Campo di Marte station - the stadium is within a brief walk (about 10-15 minutes) of that station - or take a taxi from Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN) for a direct transfer.

Tips for Visiting Stadio Artemio Franchi#

  • Arrive via Firenze Campo di Marte railway station or by local bus rather than trying to drive into the immediate stadium area on match day-Campo di Marte is the closest rail access for fans and visitors.
  • Buy match tickets in advance from official Fiorentina outlets or the club website; for popular fixtures tickets sell out and official tickets make stadium entry and seating straightforward.
  • Plan to get to the stadium at least 45-60 minutes before kickoff to clear security checks and soak up the pre-match atmosphere in the nearby bars and piazzas with local supporters.

Best Time to Visit Stadio Artemio Franchi#

Best to visit during the football/event season (late summer through spring) for matches and the most activity, or spring/autumn for milder weather.

Football / event season (most activity)
Aug-May · 5-25°C
Stadium is most active during the main football season with matches and events; guided tours and fan atmosphere are often available on match days.
Summer (hot, fewer scheduled matches)
Jun-Aug · 20-35°C
Hotter weather in Florence; stadium may be quieter outside major events though tours can run-best for combining with other summer sightseeing.
Winter (cooler, fewer events)
Dec-Feb · 0-10°C
Colder conditions and fewer outdoor events; guided access may be more limited but crowds are smaller.

Weather & Climate near Stadio Artemio Franchi#

Climate

Stadio Artemio Franchi's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (826 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 2° - 11° 7° 55 mm partly cloudy 91% 1.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
February Acceptable 3° - 12° 7° 56 mm partly cloudy 88% 1.7 m/s 0.3 low 10.3h
March Good 5° - 16° 10° 63 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.0 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Good 8° - 19° 13° 76 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.0 m/s 1.0 high 13.3h
May Very Good 12° - 24° 18° 67 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.8 m/s 1.5 high 14.5h
June Excellent 16° - 28° 22° 56 mm some cloud 66% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 15.2h
July Ideal 18° - 32° 25° 40 mm mostly sunny 58% 1.9 m/s 2.0 very high 14.9h
August Excellent 18° - 32° 25° 58 mm mostly sunny 60% 1.7 m/s 1.6 very high 13.8h
September Very Good 15° - 27° 21° 78 mm partly cloudy 70% 1.5 m/s 1.0 high 12.4h
October Good 11° - 21° 16° 97 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.4 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Acceptable 6° - 15° 10° 106 mm overcast 90% 1.4 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
December Acceptable 3° - 11° 6° 74 mm partly cloudy 91% 1.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h

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