Maracan Stadium in Rio de Janeiro is not only one of the largest sports facilities in the country, but also a real landmark of the city. The facility was built more than 60 years ago for the World Cup in Brazil, but today it is amazing.

Panorama of the Marakana stadium

Stadium during the match

Marakana Stadium

What you need to know about the stadium

• "Maracana" was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most capacious stadium - 180 000 spectators. At the same time, data on capacity vary, for example, according to some sources, it reaches 200 000 spectators!
• The total area of ​​the stadium and adjacent territory exceeds 195 000 square meters
• The project was created by the 7 best architects of Rio de Janeiro
• The home arena of FC Flamengo and Fluminense. Here, too, the Brazil national football team is training
• From the stands the field is separated by a small ditch filled with water
• The central entrance to the stadium has a football player's sculpture. The monument was erected in honor of the victory of the Brazilian team at the World Cup 1958 in Sweden
• Once, at the stadium, the sermon was delivered by the Pope
• In the Hall of Fame, the best players of the world left their mark, for example, Pele, Ronaldo, Zico and others.

If you are fond of and love football, then be sure to visit the stadium "Marakana". The cost of tickets starts from 10 dollars. You can get here by metro (Maracanã station).