As you can see, the San Siro of today looks extremely different to what came before. Prior to Italy hosting the 1990 FIFA World Cup, the stadium that had grown over the years was extensively remodelled. Those distinctive spiral towers, that not only look magnificent but also help to hold up the roof, were added during that time.

There had been talk of the stadium being replaced by a new arena, designed by the architecture studio Populous, called the Cathedral. Thankfully, the stunning structure has been saved from demolition due to its cultural significance.

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