Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel
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Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel is a football stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It is the home ground of Sparta Rotterdam. It has a capacity of 11,500.
The stadium is located in the neighbourhood of Spangen, where it was built in 1916 as Stadion Spangen. In 2000 it was thoroughly renovated and renamed ENECO-stadion, after its main sponsor. That name was soon replaced by the present Het Kasteel ("The Castle"), which had already been the popular nickname for the stadium ever since it was built.
The name "Het Kasteel" (The Castle) is derived from the small building in the stadium, which looks similar to a castle. This building is the only authentical remain of the original design.
However, what some people don't know, is that this building, which is currently located on the long side of the pitch, was originally positioned behind one of the goals. During the renovation the pitch was turned 90 degrees. Many football fans in the Netherlands believe this stadium is the most nostalgic stadium in the country.[citation needed]
| Football venues in the Netherlands | |
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Abe Lenstra Stadion | Amsterdam ArenA | Arke Stadion | DSB Stadion | Euroborg | Galgenwaard | Gelredome | De Goffert | Het Kasteel | De Kuip | Mandemakers Stadion | Parkstad Limburg Stadion | Philips Stadion | Polman Stadion | Rat Verlegh Stadion | Willem II Stadion | Woudestein | Zuiderpark Stadion | |
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| Eerste Divisie | |
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Adelaarshorst | Sportpark Berg & Bos | De Braak | Cambuur Stadion | De Geusselt | GN Bouw Stadion | Haarlem Stadion | Jan Louwers Stadion | De Koel | Kras Stadion | Langeleegte | Mitsubishi Forklift Stadion | Oosterenkstadion | Schoonenberg Stadion | TOP Oss Stadion | Univé Stadion | Vast & Goed Stadion | De Vliert | De Vijverberg | Wagner & Partners Stadion | |
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| Future stadiums | |
| Defunct stadiums | |
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Alkmaarder Hout | De Baandert | Diekman | Kaalheide | De Meer | Olympisch Stadion (Amsterdam) | Oosterpark Stadion |
