Wembley first opened its doors in 1923 as the Empire Stadium. The Empire Wembley was one of the most famous football grounds in the world during its lifetime. The original stadium was demolished in 2003 and replaced by the facility we know and love. The new Wembley opened in 2007. It's been one of London's most famous modern landmarks ever since. The enormous venue stands over 150 metres tall, with a capacity of 90,000; it's no surprise that Wembley is the largest stadium in England. But did you know this London landmark is also the second largest in Europe?,The 2012 Summer Olympics were celebrated in London, the first games where every event had female competitors. The Olympics' 28 sporting events were held across 26 venues around London, with the Football Tournament hosted by the UK's most prominent sports venue – Wembley! As well as being the most significant sporting venue in the UK, Wembley Stadium has also played host to some of the biggest names in music. Madonna, Take That and Beyonce are a few global superstars boasting sell out concerts in this iconic UK venue.