Portugal are building seven new stadia and completely renovating three others ahead of the 2004 European championship which they host from June 12 to July 4.
More than 4,000 people have worked on the stadia which are located in eight cities across Portugal, and will cost an estimated 800,000 million euros to complete.
A massive programme of investment and rebuilding will see Portugal open its doors to the footballing world with eight pristine stadiums. The cities of Braga, Guimarães, Porto, Aveiro, Coimbra, Leiria and Lisbon will all host matches, while down on the south coast, the towns of Faro and Loulé have banded together with their own Algarve stadium.
However, in stark contrast to the modern beauty of the new UEFA EURO 2004™ stadiums, Portugal is a land steeped in history, with exciting cultural treasures dating back long before the foundation of the kingdom of Portugal in 1143.
The country is ready to welcome visitors from all over the world for a celebration of football which, from the first kick-off to the final whistle at the European Championship final in the 65,000-capacity Da Luz stadium, promises to dazzle and delight all who witness it.

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