Brescia European City of Sport 2028: Sanpolino Metro Station Becomes the “Sporting Heart”

Brescia continues its journey towards 2028, the year it will be European City of Sport, and brings the values of sport into everyday mobility spaces. The Sanpolino subway station is indeed transforming into “Sanpolino. Sports Heart”, with a new setup dedicated to movement, well-being, and sports culture.

The project enhances the station as an access point to the neighborhood's sports hub, transforming it into a space to live and discover. In the atrium, a stylized athletics track guides passengers, while graphics and installations allow for a symbolic comparison with the achievements and records of great athletes, from long jump to climbing, to artistic gymnastics. The journey concludes with a podium designed for play and citizen engagement.

Even stairs and walls become communication tools: motivational messages, curiosities about sports performances, and information on the benefits of physical activity remind everyone how movement can become part of daily life.

The choice of Sanpolino is not random. The neighborhood already represents one of the main sports hubs of the city, thanks to the presence of the “Gabre Gabric” Athletics Center, the “Azeglio Vicini” Sports Center, and the International Gymnastics Center. Additionally, a new indoor sports facility, currently nearing completion, will enhance the offering.

With “Sanpolino. Sports Heart”, sport steps out of the facilities and reaches the public spaces, becoming part of the daily experience of citizens. A new piece in Brescia's journey towards 2028, aiming to promote movement, health, and well-being not only through sports facilities but also throughout the city and its everyday places.