Stadiums Built Over Ancient Ruins and Historic Landmarks

4. Puskás Aréna – Budapest, Hungary

Hungary’s Puskás Aréna, named after legendary footballer Ferenc Puskás, was built on the site of the old Népstadion, but both stadiums stand atop 16th-century Ottoman military fortifications. The area was also once home to a medieval church from the 1300s, destroyed during Ottoman invasions. During construction, workers unearthed remnants of the old fortress walls, as well as artifacts from the Ottoman era, including weapons and pottery. Though the medieval structures are long gone, the stadium remains a living piece of Hungary’s rich and turbulent past. Built Over: Ottoman-Era Fortifications & a Medieval Church.