Postcard: San Siro Stadium, Milan

Product detailed description

Condition: rounded corners

Dimensions: 14.8 cm x 10.2 cm

The temple of Italian football in period colours! A postcard of Milan's San Siro stadium, home to both AC Milan and Inter, before the major rebuild for the 1990 World Cup, when it still had no third tier or its famous cylindrical towers. It shows the arena with two tiers and the celebrated spiral ramps, floodlight masts and a car park full of period cars. The reverse has a four-language caption stating a capacity of 100,000, publisher GIESSE, number 480. Officially named Stadio Giuseppe Meazza since 1980. Unused, blank, no stamp.

Facts at a glance

• Item: colour postcard, unused, blank, no stamp
• View: Stadio di San Siro (now Stadio Giuseppe Meazza), Milan, Lombardy, Italy
• Clubs: AC Milan, Inter Milan
• Publisher: GIESSE (Fotografia e ediz. riservata GIESSE)
• Card number: 480
• Caption on reverse: Italian, English, French and German, capacity 100,000
• Stadium layout: two tiers with spiral ramps, before the 1990 World Cup rebuild

Expert note – FAQ

What is San Siro's official name?
San Siro is a football stadium in Milan, opened in 1926, where both AC Milan and Inter play their home matches. Since 1980 it has officially been named Stadio Giuseppe Meazza after the famous striker who played for both clubs, yet fans still call it San Siro to this day.

How can I tell a San Siro postcard is from before 1990?
A pre-1990 postcard of San Siro can be identified because the stadium has only two tiers with spiral ramps and lacks the roof, the third tier and the eleven cylindrical towers. These were added during the rebuild for the 1990 World Cup. Cars in the car park and publisher details offer further clues.

Why collect postcards of stadiums before rebuilds?
Postcards showing stadiums before major rebuilds document their original architecture, which can no longer be seen today. Collectors also value them for their link to club history and famous matches. Unused cards in good condition with vivid colours are especially sought after.