Stadionul Giulești-Valentin Stănescu

Rapid Bucharest

The Giuleşti - Valentin Stănescu is a football stadium in Bucharest, Romania. It is the home stadium of Rapid Bucharest.

With the construction of the stadium started in 1936. Inaugurated on June 10, 1939. It was at that time the most modern stadium in Romania. As a smaller replica of Arsenal stage it had a capacity of 12,160 seats. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Charles II of Romania, Michael I of Romania and Prince Paul of Greece.

Mid-90s, the new North Stand was completed. Thus, the capacity increased to 19,100 seats. The stadium does not have standing.

Giuleşti is the name of the neighborhood where the stadium is located. 2001 the stadium received the addition Valentin Stănescu, in honor of the coach, who won their first league title with Rapid.