30 Forgotten Stadiums Where the Crowd Never Came Back

30. The Sunken Stadium of Lake Resia (Italy)

Beneath the tranquil waters of Lake Resia in northern Italy lies a lost stadium—one that no longer exists, yet still haunts the landscape. Before World War II, the town of Curon had a small but lively sports ground where local football matches and community events took place. However, in 1950, the Italian government and energy companies deliberately flooded the valley to create a hydroelectric reservoir, submerging the entire town—including its sports field. Today, only the eerie bell tower of the village church juts out from the water, a ghostly monument to what was lost. Though the stadium is long gone, divers claim to have seen traces of its foundation beneath the lake’s depths, a haunting reminder of a pitch where the final whistle truly signaled the end.