Europe's Essential Soccer Stadiums for Every Football Fan

27. Stadion Maksimir: Zagreb’s Unyielding Spirit

Stadion Maksimir, home to GNK Dinamo Zagreb, is the spiritual home of Croatian football. Though weathered and awaiting renovation, its cracked walls and old-school charm speak to a deeper story—one of resilience, youth development, and national pride. This is where Luka Modrić honed his craft and where countless Champions League qualifiers have raged under Balkan skies. With a capacity of 35,000, Maksimir buzzes with the chants of Bad Blue Boys, Dinamo’s legendary ultras. It’s not the flashiest stadium in Europe—but few match its soul. To step into Maksimir is to witness football that’s raw, real, and carved from a country’s heart.