Poljud

Poljud is a district of Split, Croatia, located on the western edge of the city along the Adriatic Sea. It is best known for the Poljud Stadium, a prominent landmark that dominates the area and serves as a focal point of local sports and events.

Poljud Stadium, officially Stadion Poljud, is a multi-use venue opened in 1979 for the Mediterranean Games. It features a distinctive circular bowl with a continuous shell-like roof that covers the stands. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 34,000 spectators and is widely regarded as an important example of late 20th-century stadium design.

The stadium is the home ground of Hajduk Split, one of Croatia’s most well-known football clubs. It hosts domestic league matches and European competition fixtures, as well as concerts and other large-scale events when not used for football. The venue has become a symbol of Split and a central site for civic gatherings.

The Poljud area itself is a coastal district with access to the waterfront and surrounding park spaces. As part of Split, it is connected to the city center by road and public transit, making the stadium and its environs a regular point of reference for residents and visitors alike.