Poljud Stadium (Stadion Poljud)

Poljud Stadium, a revered local monument and protected heritage site, stands just north of Split’s historic UNESCO World Heritage-listed center. Built in 1979 for the Mediterranean Games and inaugurated by then-President of former Yugoslavia, Marshall Tito, the stadium is a multi-purpose facility designed by Croatian architect Boris Magaš. Today, it serves as the beloved home of Hajduk Split, a football team that competes in the European Champions League. The seafront landmark, with its arched, shell-like layered concrete exterior, can accommodate up to 35,000 spectators. Visitors can enjoy not only football matches but also athletics events and music festivals, including the annual Ultra Europe dance-music extravaganza. At night, the stadium is particularly striking when illuminated by hundreds of floodlights.