Being in Budapest, it is hard not to get lost in its impressive architecture and rich history. Even though many tourists tend to pay their attention to the iconic buildings built according to the neoclassic style, there is one modern building which dominates the whole city panorama; it is the Puskás Aréna. Whether you are an ardent supporter of football or have a passion for outstanding architecture projects, this place cannot leave anyone indifferent. Allow me to share my experience and guide you through this impressive building with a long history. From the “People’s Stadium” to Honoring a Legend It is impossible to talk about Puskás Aréna without mentioning the past of this place. From 1953 until 2016, it housed the former stadium of the Népstadion (The People’s Stadium). It was an enormous structure, consisting of a concrete bowl able to hold more than 100 thousand spectators who enjoyed watching…
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