In place of the legendary 'Atlético' stadium, a public park has been opened: Here's what the site looks like now.

Celebrating the Heritage of the Stadium

According to The Sun: The famous stadium was transformed into a public park after its closure in 2017.

This iconic site witnessed many memorable moments as former owners rose from the depths to regular participants in the Champions League.

The famous Vicente Calderón stadium has been transformed into a public park Alberto Ortega/Europa Press via Getty Images Vicente Calderón was demolished in 2017, 50 years after its opening Alberto Ortega/Europa Press via Getty Images The Park Atlético de Madrid features a memorial plaque Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press via Getty Images

History of the Stadium

The Vicente Calderón stadium served as the home ground for Atlético Madrid for 50 years and was opened in 1966.

The club achieved many successes in its old stadium before moving to a new one eight years ago.

Here, it secured six La Liga titles and seven King's Cups during its stay.

However, the Madrid giants moved to the Wanda Metropolitano stadium.

Vicente Calderón was known for its unique design beneath which a motorway flowed.

The stadium was demolished shortly after its closure, and this process lasted about one and a half years.

After Atlético moved to Wanda Metropolitano, the old stadium was converted into a public park named after the club.

The Park Atlético de Madrid is now filled with trees and features a 700-meter-long path for recreational athletes.

The history of the stadium is preserved for Atlético fans by a carved stone featuring an image of a football at the center line and an underground time capsule.

There is also a memorial plaque with an image of the legendary stadium and the inscription '1966-2017'.

Vicente Calderón had more spectators than Arsenal's Emirates Stadium Denis Doyle - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Atlético celebrated many significant successes in its previous stadium Alberto Gardin/ZUMA Press Wire The park complex honoring the Vicente Calderón stadium is a place that not only honors Atlético Madrid's football heritage but also provides a new quality of life for the city residents. The modern park offers active leisure opportunities while preserving the memory of the past and the club's guests. It is a symbol of how sports venues can evolve while keeping memories for new generations.