# Arena Civica Gianni Brera

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Arena Civica Gianni Brera stands in Milan as a wheelchair-accessible sports venue with a long civic history. Architect Luigi Canonica designed the arena for festivals, spectacles and civic celebrations. Its elliptical form draws on Roman imperial tradition, especially the Circus of Maxentius near Rome. The arena originally carried the name Anfiteatro di Milano. The tribune d’honneur includes Palazzina Appiani, whose interiors Andrea Appiani decorated. Its exterior resembles a noble palace and opens into a royal loggia inspired by Greek temple facades.

The arena opened with a mock naval battle attended by Napoleon. Horse races, fireworks, circuses and football matches later filled its historic enclosure. Inter Milan used the arena as a home ground, while AC Milan also played there. The Italian national football team also made its debut on this ground. Modern facilities include a synthetic athletics track, jumping and throwing areas, and a multi-sport field. Football, American football and rugby share the field within the arena. The venue accommodates cultural events and matches involving Inter’s women’s football team. The arena bears Gianni Brera’s name in memory of the journalist. Its history includes the execution of eight antifascists, a sombre part of the site’s memory.

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