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Camp Nou FC Barcelona Stadium

File:Camp nou 2.jpgCamp Nou FC Barcelona Stadium is one of the most visited sports stadiums in Spain and is home to the legendary FC Barcelona. Having set the scene for the biggest football battles in Spain’s sporting history, the stadium has hosted many major matches in the country, including two UEFA Champions League finals, the most recent being in 1999. It seats 99,354, making it the largest stadium in Europe.
As a tourist attraction, the Barcelona football stadium is also one of the essential things to do in Barcelona, especially ifyou’re a huge football fan. European football is a staple of Spanish life and be it young, old, female or male, the entire city gets together to cheer their team on up football season. These days, football fever is flooding the streets of Spain ever since the national team emerged as the World Cup 2010 Champions.
Within the stadium, you’ll find the FC Barcelona football club museum. This is the fourth most visited of the museums in Barcelona, thanks to the loyal following of FC Barcelona football team. With sporting artefacts from the club dating back 100 years, the museum not only gives a peek into modern day football world but also Spanish sporting history. To visit its museum, there are two types of admission fee. The first allows access to the museum and the pitch area of Camp Nou Barcelona Stadium. The second type of ticket includes guided tours of the changing rooms, press rooms, VIP lounge, and the pitch at ground level. You’ll also get a chance to sit on the players benches and see what it’s like to sit in the best seats of the stadium.
How to Watch a Match at Camp Nou:

It’s no surprise that tickets to watch a major football match in the stadium are extremely pricey.  For match tickets visit FC Barcelona tickets page where you can reserve them securely online. On game days, huge crowds usually gather outside of the stadium where giant screens are erected for the public.
How to Get There:
The Camp Nou Stadium is accessible by metro. From Barcelona city centre, you can get on the underground at Plaza Catalunya or at Liceu heading in the direction of Zona Universitaria. Alight at the metro station, Maria Cristina.
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