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The Big Four, [[Metallica]], [[Megadeth]], [[Slayer]], and [[Anthrax (band)|Anthrax]], performed all together during the [[Sonisphere_Festival#Sonisphere_2010|Sonisphere_Festival]]. The event was broadcast live around the world. |
The Big Four, [[Metallica]], [[Megadeth]], [[Slayer]], and [[Anthrax (band)|Anthrax]], performed all together during the [[Sonisphere_Festival#Sonisphere_2010|Sonisphere_Festival]]. The event was broadcast live around the world. |
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On April 24, 2011, the cast of [[Two Faces Of Love]] will perform in front of nearly 55,000 people for the first time ever by a latin artist in this stage. |
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| Location | Sofia, Bulgaria |
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| Coordinates | 42°41′15.30″N 23°20′7.60″E / 42.6875833°N 23.3354444°E |
| Owner | SAYS (State Agency for Youth and Sport) |
| Operator | SAYS (State Agency for Youth and Sport) |
| Capacity | 43,632 |
| Field size | 105 X 68 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1953 |
| Renovated | 1966, 2002 |
| Architect | Kano Dundakov |
| Tenants | |
| Bulgaria national football team CSKA Sofia (2010-) Lokomotiv Sofia (2010-) | |
Vasil Levski National Stadium (Bulgarian: Национален стадион „Васил Левски“), named after Bulgarian national hero Vasil Levski, is one of Bulgaria's largest sports venues and the country's second largest stadium. The stadium has 43,632 seats and is located in the centre of Sofia, on the territory of the city's oldest and most famous park - the Borisovata gradina.
Vasil Levski National Stadium was officially opened in 1953 and reconstructed in 1966 and 2002. It is currently eligible to host Europa League final matches, because it has a Elite ranking [citation needed] by UEFA. The Bulgaria national football team's home matches and the Bulgarian Cup finals are held at the venue, as well as athletics competitions. It was also used as the home venue for Levski Sofia's Champions League games.
Prior to their demolition by the Communist authorities during the 1940s, two other stadiums stood on the ground where the current national stadium lies. One of those was Levski Sofia's club stadium and the other - the Yunak Stadium. The latter used to host national football team matches with its capacity of about 15,000 seats. Levski were compensated for their loss with a place in the suburbs of Sofia where they were allowed to build a new stadium - the present day Georgi Asparuhov.
The stadium offers also judo, artistic gymnastics, basketball, boxing, aerobics, fencing and table tennis halls, as well as a general physical training hall, two conference halls and three restaurants. It hosted the 1957 European basketball championship.[1]
It was the proposed venue for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies in Sofia's bid for the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Concert venue
The stadium has hosted music shows by a number of world stars.
American metal band Metallica held one of the most successful concerts in Bulgaria in the stadium as part of their 2008 European Vacation Tour, attracting 50,000 people.[2]
American superstar Madonna had a very successful concert here as part of the second European second leg of her Sticky & Sweet Tour on August 29, 2009. She performed in front of 54,000 people [3] and was warmly welcomed by her numerous fans. After the show grass was badly damaged, which caused some discontent amongst football fans, national team players, coaches and staff.
On 14 May 2010, Australian rock band AC/DC played the Bulgarian capital Sofia, in front of nearly 60,000 fans as part of their Black Ice World Tour.
A festival, under the name Sofia Rocks, part of Sonisphere_Festival took place on the Vasil Levski National Stadium. The festival was held over 2 days on the 22nd and 23rd of June with live performances by world renowned bands such as Rammstein, Metallica, Manowar and Alice in chains among others.
The Big Four, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax, performed all together during the Sonisphere_Festival. The event was broadcast live around the world.
On April 24, 2011, the cast of Two Faces Of Love will perform in front of nearly 55,000 people for the first time ever by a latin artist in this stage.
References
- ^ Eurobasket History - The 50's
- ^ M3 Web - http://m3web.bg (2008-07-26). "Legendary ???Metallica??? Musicians Rock Sofia: Legendary "Metallica" Musicians Rock Sofia - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency". 188.40.98.135. Retrieved 2010-05-24.
{{cite web}}: External link in|author= - ^ "Madonna HOME". Madonna.com. Retrieved 2010-05-24.